Yellow balau pronounced bal ow bangkirai is a very durable hardwood and one of the most popular species in the uk for hardwood decking.
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This is a malaysian hardwood with natural durability and will gradually weather to a silver grey colour.
There are some negatives associated with the use of balau decking however.
The timber is durable with a little tendency to warp or twist 20 30 years life span.
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If left untreated as with all natural hardwoods your deck will turn a silvery grey color.
Mahogany red balau origin.
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Balau decking is chosen for its rich hue and minimal knotting.
Meranti commonly seen in decks marine plywood and as a solid wood in boat building.
For further information please see the how to fit yellow balau hardwood decking video on the home page of our website.
Batu wood red balau mahogany hardwood decking.
2 100 lb batu wood color.
With a mixture of warm colours of golden browns light browns and pale reddish brown yellow balau offers a unique colour range which will sit beautifully within a natural.
With splinter free boards that are smooth to the touch batua is considered a premium hardwood free of defects and knots.
Balau timber is stocked as an exterior decking profile.
Yellow balau boards should be trimmed both ends to squared up and remove the wax ends.
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Yellow balau decking admin 2018 04 29t10 54 48 00 00 yellow balau decking shorea laevis ridl yellow balau has a deep mix of colours a contemporary profile and is sustainably sourced from south east asia by millworks.
Using red balau hardwood as decking is not a new idea.
This wood can stand up to heavy use allowing it to survive the years of trampling it will receive as part of your deck.
It s a hard heavy and strong timber that is well suited to deck construction.
Batu is an economical hardwood decking material that resists rot decay termites and mold and can last 30 plus years.