Garapa Hardwood Decking Nz

Eventually all timbers will silver to grey with the high uv conditions in nz.

Garapa hardwood decking nz.

The decking comes in a number of species and colours that can be maintained to retain their colours or left to weather and silver off naturally. Primarily used as a kiln dried decking timber. Attractive golden coloured timber which will age to driftwood grey if left to weather. View the different types of hardwood decking below.

These fast growing species are less dense than the slow. For outdoor living at it s best you can t beat hardwood decking. Local timber the cheapest materials to build your deck from are new zealand grown and milled timbers which include pine and macrocarpa. Locally grown pine and macrocarpa and tropical hardwoods are generally the top choices for timber decking with pine and macrocarpa the most cost effective option.

Kwila vitex jarrah garapa massa saligna teak purpleheart and tonka decking wood suppliers nz wide. Imported hardwood decking timbers local nz timbers composite decking. Onestopdeckshop in christchurch sells a large range of imported hardwood decking timbers as well as locally grown pine macrocarpa chemical free decking timber and wood plastic composite wpc decking. Timber decking is popular and arguably a quintessential part of residential new zealand architecture.

Given that radiata pine joists are softwood and garapa is a strong hardwood the joists should be clean and sound and the screws should penetrate at least 40mm into the joists to achieve good holding. All the best wood for decking. It is a very durable timber that resists rot decay and fire. Hardwood decking timber supplies.

For 32mm thick decking this can be increased up to 600mm joist centres. It has a high silica content and is scratch resistant. Hardwood decking is sourced from responsibly managed forests around the world. Garapa is a light yellow to honey brown colour and its interlocked grain has a fine texture.

Garapa decking vitex decking kwila decking and. Garapa apuleia leiocarpa is a south american tropical hardwood used for decking in nz. Used for decking boardwalks and landscaping fsc 100 certified bbi garapa fsc 100 smooth decking is from south america with a lifespan upto 30 years with its golden to yellow brown colour it darkens with age. We supply a range of timber species kwila ipe garapa jatoba purpleheart wallaba selected for their ability to withstand the nz climate while retaining their natural good looks.

Garapa decking 19mm thick should be installed at maximum 450mm joist centres.