A Guide to Decking Timber Types

 

If you are looking to put timber decking in your outdoors, then there are several factors to consider when choosing the best timber to use. Some of these factors include the weather conditions, the presence of termites in the area, and the effect of the environment on the wood, etc. In the long run, your best choice would be hardwood that is resilient and conducive to the conditions of the area.

 

Below are some of the timber types that you can use for your outdoor decking with some of the characteristics they possess.

 

One of the types of timber that has a long lifespan is the pine timber. This type of timber tree lasts for hundreds of years. However, if you are using pine wood for construction, the problem would be is that it is fast to decay and if it is attacked by pests and if it has to withstand different weather conditions, then it may not last very long. You can use natural pine for furniture or for paneling but it is not so good for decking. However, the Huon pine is one variety of pine trees that can actually resist decay. But it takes quite some time to mature and this can make it a very expensive type of timber. If you want to lengthen the life of pine wood, you can use wood preservation techniques and   following the right construction regulations.

 

The Spotted gum tree has dark brown or chocolate colored wood. There are different types of grains depending on its species. Wavy grains are very pleasant to look at. Spotted gum wood is easy to work with. It can resist termites and it has average hardness. Its durability has a very high rate. This type of tree is an excellent timber for decking. Using this type of timber is very cost effective since it is very much available locally in Australia. Visit this website at https://www.britannica.com/technology/harbor for more facts about deck lumber.

 

Iron bark timber has color ranging from pale brown to dark red. It has coarse texture and the grains are interlocked. It is a heavy type of wood and quite difficult to work with since it is hard to nail and difficult to plane. If you are drying this wood, you need to do it gently and the process is usually slow. This type of timber has good resistance from termite attacks. It has a very good natural durability. This is also used for ship building, flooring, heavy engineering work, and decking timber.

 

A timber with reddish brown appearance is the River Red gum. It has fine and even texture. There is an attractive ripple produced by its grains. It cannot be bent easily and is termite resistant. It has an average hardness and good natural durability. This is good wood for decking perth.

 

The types of wood variations are good for making decks. They are naturally durable and sometimes you can increase its durability by treatment.