Post by garrickredmond on Jan 28, 2011 13:44:43 GMT 7
If you are looking for the detailed information on the various types of wood that could be used for your New decking, here it is. Why you should be well aware about the advantages an disadvantagesofvarious wood types is that wood that looks attractive may not be long living. In Sydney building inspections conducted prior to remodeling or building a house helps the house owners decide upon which type of wood is to be usedfor their decking. An important type of wood that most people choose for decking is Western Red Cedar. This wood is reddish brown in color and it ages to silvery gray. If you choose the soft wood, it will splinter easily but holds up well in rain, sun, heat and cold. If you need to add beauty and durability to your cedar deck, you may use a penetrating stain. Another kind of wood that could be used for decking is Redwood. It is a soft lumber that ages to a pleasing gray. There is a disadvantage for Redwood that prolonged moisture will cause it to blacken. It will resist rot, but if you would like it to look more attractive you may use a sealer. Another choice for your wood decking is Philippine mahogany which is a tight grained hardwood which resists pests and rot. If you treat it with marine oil, it will look like teak. Ipe and Mock Lumber are other options for your decking. Ipe is a magical South American hardwood which is bug and rot resistant and is very hard. An advantage of Ipe is that it is nearly as difficult to burn as concrete. There are modern alternatives for outdoor decking. They include plastic polymer and wood polymer composites.