ᐅ Building a Deck with Wooden Decking Boards – Which Type of Wood?
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Hello,
we will be installing the decking on a roof terrace ourselves. Since we definitely want to use wood, our question to you is: which type of wood is best suited for this?
The terrace is open to the sky, meaning precipitation will fall directly on the wood.
We would also appreciate any tips you can give us, for example regarding the substructure and anything else we should definitely keep in mind.
Thank you very much for your contributions.
we will be installing the decking on a roof terrace ourselves. Since we definitely want to use wood, our question to you is: which type of wood is best suited for this?
The terrace is open to the sky, meaning precipitation will fall directly on the wood.
We would also appreciate any tips you can give us, for example regarding the substructure and anything else we should definitely keep in mind.
Thank you very much for your contributions.
Wickie schrieb:
Take a look at Sofortholz’s website; they are not far from you and deliver without issues. They have a good system for the substructure. We chose Cumaru for its durability and color.
Our wood is currently on the truck and should be delivered within the next two weeks. Then I can give more feedback on whether the system was really a good choice. The landscaping contractor is doing the base for us, and we will build the deck ourselves.
Douglas fir is also quite good but not as durable (though cheaper).
You just have to decide what suits you best. I also thought they were great when I researched for an elevated terrace with wooden decking.
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nordanney8 Aug 2018 09:43I installed smooth Ipe decking boards with screws onto a Bongossi substructure. Great wood, but make sure to use good tools for drilling and screwing. Bongossi is, for example, used for boat piers or livestock fences and can remain submerged in water for decades.
Hello,
we had decided on Garapa wood. It is supposed to be quite good and durable, but according to several timber suppliers, the quality is nowhere near what it used to be just a few years ago.
With Bangkirai, it’s even worse; some suppliers don’t even want to stock it anymore. There simply isn’t any good quality left—most of what you can get today technically comes from illegal sources. (and that was the supplier’s statement!!!)
Tropical hardwood really shouldn’t be used with a clear conscience anymore.
The supplier then suggested thermally modified ash, which is treated ash wood. It looks very nice, has a pleasant feel, and is said to last forever, but it is even more expensive.
We really wanted a wooden deck but eventually switched to large-format granite slabs. Even with the substructure and installation, they were significantly cheaper than just the material for a Garapa deck.
If you want to stick with wood, definitely choose a lighter-colored species; dark woods heat up very strongly. Some neighbors here can only walk on their dark wood decks wearing shoes.
If you ever travel to Nuremberg, check out Holz Ziller. They have a large showroom and were unbeatable in price at the time.
Best regards,
Andreas
we had decided on Garapa wood. It is supposed to be quite good and durable, but according to several timber suppliers, the quality is nowhere near what it used to be just a few years ago.
With Bangkirai, it’s even worse; some suppliers don’t even want to stock it anymore. There simply isn’t any good quality left—most of what you can get today technically comes from illegal sources. (and that was the supplier’s statement!!!)
Tropical hardwood really shouldn’t be used with a clear conscience anymore.
The supplier then suggested thermally modified ash, which is treated ash wood. It looks very nice, has a pleasant feel, and is said to last forever, but it is even more expensive.
We really wanted a wooden deck but eventually switched to large-format granite slabs. Even with the substructure and installation, they were significantly cheaper than just the material for a Garapa deck.
If you want to stick with wood, definitely choose a lighter-colored species; dark woods heat up very strongly. Some neighbors here can only walk on their dark wood decks wearing shoes.
If you ever travel to Nuremberg, check out Holz Ziller. They have a large showroom and were unbeatable in price at the time.
Best regards,
Andreas
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