Hello everyone,
We are currently planning our terrace flooring. Now we are wondering which material would be best to use. Originally, we planned to use WPC, but after some research, we decided against this option. At the moment, we are considering installing hardwood decking boards (IPE). Does anyone have experience—preferably long-term—with IPE? We would appreciate any information or advice on this topic.
Best regards,
AMNE3IA
We are currently planning our terrace flooring. Now we are wondering which material would be best to use. Originally, we planned to use WPC, but after some research, we decided against this option. At the moment, we are considering installing hardwood decking boards (IPE). Does anyone have experience—preferably long-term—with IPE? We would appreciate any information or advice on this topic.
Best regards,
AMNE3IA
To prevent the terrace substructure and decking boards from rotting over time, they should be properly ventilated.
The decking boards should not rest directly on the wooden substructure.
I want to surround our decking boards with granite lawn edging boards.
The substructure would then only be ventilated through the gaps between the individual boards. I have read that this is not sufficient.
There are ventilation profiles available for terraces. I am considering installing one of these profiles parallel to the house wall, with the decking boards laid perpendicular to the house wall, resting on this profile.
Alternatively, I could lay the decking boards continuously and place the ventilation profile on the left and right edges outside the lawn edging boards as a finishing element.
This second option would allow better ventilation.
However, I prefer the look of the first option.
How have you solved this?
Best regards,
AMNE3IA
The decking boards should not rest directly on the wooden substructure.
I want to surround our decking boards with granite lawn edging boards.
The substructure would then only be ventilated through the gaps between the individual boards. I have read that this is not sufficient.
There are ventilation profiles available for terraces. I am considering installing one of these profiles parallel to the house wall, with the decking boards laid perpendicular to the house wall, resting on this profile.
Alternatively, I could lay the decking boards continuously and place the ventilation profile on the left and right edges outside the lawn edging boards as a finishing element.
This second option would allow better ventilation.
However, I prefer the look of the first option.
How have you solved this?
Best regards,
AMNE3IA
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nordanney7 Mar 2021 14:39AMNE3IA schrieb:
How did you solve it?Ventilation through the gaps between the decking boards is sufficient. However, neither the boards nor the substructure should be standing in water. Use good structural timber like Bongossi, which is ideal for use in water or similar conditions (it is commonly used for building docks, for example).I installed my first terrace this way almost 20 years ago. It has caused no problems to this day.
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Myrna_Loy8 Mar 2021 12:26Those who use Bongossi should be aware that by doing so, they are contributing to deforestation of African rainforest. This wood is practically not available from sustainable forestry.
AMNE3IA schrieb:
That would be great.
We received 5 samples yesterday:
- 2x WPC
- 2x HPL
- 1x Ipe
It quickly became clear that we would go with the wood 🙂 We're also considering WPC or HPL. How do they compare directly?
What are the disadvantages of WPC or HPL? Is it more about the look and feel for you?
Good luck
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