ᐅ Recommendation for Whirlpool Surround Installation

Hello, our heat pump will be installed soon. It is an American style. The terrace is made of Bangkirai wood, and now we want to frame around the pool as well. Since water will likely splash over, and the wood would be exposed without any covering, what material do you recommend?

HilfeHilfe schrieb:

Which material do you recommend?

For aesthetic reasons, I would also build a pool deck including a border in Bangkirai wood.

nordanney schrieb:

For aesthetic reasons, I would also build a pool deck including a border nicely in Bangkirai.

Wouldn't you be concerned that the wood is exposed to the outdoors permanently?

HilfeHilfe schrieb:

Wouldn't you be concerned that the wood is permanently exposed to the outdoors?

Not at all. That's exactly what it's meant for. Especially if you use tropical hardwoods. The wood will just turn gray, which you are familiar with from your terrace.

HilfeHilfe schrieb:

Wouldn’t you be concerned that the wood is permanently exposed to the outdoors?

My mother has had a Bangkirai deck for 8 years. Every summer there’s a pool on it, so the wood gets very wet. It still looks like new. Of course, it needs to be sealed at least once a year, but that’s a manageable effort.
In contrast, a friend built his deck with Siberian larch. After 7 years, it’s basically falling apart.
Bangkirai is extremely durable (and expensive).

Around ours, there was American redwood. I believe ours was red pine. It handled the exposure to weather and pool water very well. We sourced it from the supplier of the hot tub. It also isn’t splintery, which I sometimes notice with tropical hardwoods.

Enjoy your hot tub!
Gabriele