Pine Or Hardwood Decking
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Pine or hardwood decking. The answer depends on the type of decking wood you use. Installing a new brazilian hardwood deck is an investment which will literally last a lifetime and eliminate the headaches associated with typical decks. Pressure treated pine resists rot and repels pests but the green or yellow tinged lumber can be unsightly and the pesticides it contains may be. Lesser known tropical species such as cumaru garapa cambara massaranduba and tigerwood are nearly as amazing.
A common and inexpensive option is to go with treated lumber also called pt for pressure treated. Compare trex or pvc vs. Such performance comes at a price of course but anyone who decides to make the investment in hardwood decking has other choices too. The type of lumber you choose for a wooden deck is critically important to the longevity and level of maintenance of your deck.
Hardwood decking is made from a number of different broadleaved trees. In contrast softwood decking is made from coniferous evergreen trees such as. To build a better deck or porch be sure to choose a wood like ipé or tigerwood which are sure to bring some class to your new addition. Examples might be oak ash or beech.
Graded best face to grip tread profile. Join australia s most dynamic and respected property investment community. These broadleaved trees could be grown in temperate climates where they tend to be deciduous or tropical climates where they tend to be evergreen trees. Decking hardwood or treated pine.
For decking that is mainly covered or not in touch with the ground pine is fine if it is. Homeadvisor s composite versus wood decking guide compares costs maintenance durability and more. The wrong timber choice can lead to a failed landscape in less than 10 years by todd layt. Discussion in repairs maintenance started by kai41314 16th oct 2015.
Ipe pressure treated lumber cedar and redwood.