Lesser known tropical species such as cumaru garapa cambara massaranduba and tigerwood are nearly as amazing.
Pine or hardwood decking.
Homeadvisor s composite versus wood decking guide compares costs maintenance durability and more.
The answer depends on the type of decking wood you use.
Ipe pressure treated lumber cedar and redwood.
Installing a new brazilian hardwood deck is an investment which will literally last a lifetime and eliminate the headaches associated with typical decks.
Decking hardwood or treated pine.
The type of lumber you choose for a wooden deck is critically important to the longevity and level of maintenance of your deck.
Such performance comes at a price of course but anyone who decides to make the investment in hardwood decking has other choices too.
Compare trex or pvc vs.
Discussion in repairs maintenance started by kai41314 16th oct 2015.
For decking that is mainly covered or not in touch with the ground pine is fine if it is.
This is where class 1 hardwood is better although decking that is in touch with the ground is not a good idea anyway.
Nz grown radiata pine.
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.
Standard decking where cost is more important than appearance.
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.
Hardwood decking is made from a number of different broadleaved trees.
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.
The wrong timber choice can lead to a failed landscape in less than 10 years by todd layt.
Graded best face to grip tread profile.
Timber in the landscape.