Timber decking is a marvellous way to enhance the aesthetic appeal of any home, garden and building.

A natural product in harmony with the environment, decking lends itself to a tremendous variety of forms and styles - all of which bring added beauty and value to any building or landscape.

Whether used for relaxing, entertaining, dining or as a play space for children, decks are superbly versatile and aesthetic extensions to the home.

Timber decks are highly durable. That's because naturally durable timber species or pressure-treated softwoods are used in their construction. Modern preservative treatments mean that the timber, if maintained, should be structurally sound for around 25 years.

Timber decks can be customised to your own decorative or stylistic tastes. Stain your deck to practically any colour you like, whether one of a huge range of natural wood colours - or in a bright fashion shade.

Decking Maintenance

Simple maintenance activities will greatly enhance the long-term appearance and durability of your timber deck.

Any timber deck will benefit from regular brushing with a stiff broom; as well, twice annually it is a good idea to wash your deck down with a pressure spray. These activities ensure that leaves, dirt and other debris are removed and any small surface growths are also removed.

Installation

Timber decking is a great alternative to the traditional patio. Easy assembly is a main advantage of timber decking.

Timber decking brings many advantages compared to other garden structures and surfaces.

These benefits include:

1. Great aesthetic appeal
2. Surprisingly attractive prices
3. Greater design flexibility
4. Easier installation than some traditional (and non-traditional) alternatives.

Decking Colours and stains

Decking is a great way to provide attractive colours and finishes to your home or landscape.

Deck staining provides the ultimate in one-step colour, protection and waterproofing for decks. Add an exciting and attractive colour whilst providing durability and scuff resistance. See your local supplier for recommended stains and finishes.

Colours available with timber decking include:

1. Blue Pine
2. Golden Cedar
3. Brown Walnut
4. Evergreen
5. Silver Birch
6. Natural Redwood

Timber used for Decking

A timber deck is constructed like a false floor, which makes an outside space on the same level as the interior. This creates the perfect solution for sloping sites, uneven ground and old and worn-out patios.

Many different timber species are used to produce timber decks. These species are naturally durable and are pressure treated to ensure decking durability.

Species used for timber decking include:

1. Belian/Ulin
2. Merbau
3. Selangan Batu
4. Treated Radiata
5. Spotted Gum
6. Brushbox