Best timber for decks?
Luke Buckle
3 years ago
Blackbutt
Turpentine
Merbau
Spotted gum
Silver top ash
Tallowwood
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Leigh James
3 years agoLuke Buckle
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Comments (7)I am leaning toward this product CD50 EXTREME so we don't have to strip back the coating any time. I'm prepared to recoat every 8 months to keep it looking good. I'll prob use a slight tint just for extra sun protection. It's next to a pool and spa and full sun so wish me luck! Would love to get more opinions. My builder says use Sikens but I never want the issue of the finish flaking and splitting and then having to strip back....See MoreTimber for deck
Comments (18)Spotted gum for sure, merbau is blar... no grain or aesthetic appeal whatsoever. You have to use a stain so it does not fade but make sure you don't buy it at Bunnings because they do not stock any product that is worth putting on any timber. The two decks are Organoil in red stain and the railing on them is livos Alis in light teak. I use the livos on my own timber work but it is expensive. All this timber has been in the full elements for well over 10 years....See MoreHardwood Timber Decking or Composite Decking?
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Comments (1)I’ve just had a huge Silver Top Ash deck laid and it loooks good, greying off nicely. I’ve previously had a spotted gum deck and it began to cup after only 4 years. Blackbutt is more expensive but very durable, I have it as my internal flooring. My best advice it to stay clear of spotted gum and use narrow boards as they are less likely to give you problems. Good luck!...See MoreLuke Buckle
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3 years agoBlackbutt was the choice we made, with spotted gun for the posts.
The oiling turned out much more orange than expected so we’ll wait and see how it ages.
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