Yellow balau pronounced bal ow bangkirai is a very durable hardwood and one of the most popular species in the uk for hardwood decking.
Balau hardwood decking boards.
A durable timber for exterior cladding buy direct from the sawmill snd suppliers co2 balau imported hardwood.
Boards can be finished with a decking oil or treatment such as easy deck protect.
Balau decking boards native to asia balau hardwood decking remains one of the most popular choices of decking material in the uk.
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.
Yellow balau boards should be trimmed both ends to squared up and remove the wax ends.
Striking in colour balau decking has an array of browns reds and oranges to deliver a stunning looking deck.
Balau decking boards if you re looking for long lasting decking this red balau hardwood option is the perfect solution.
Balau timber is stocked as an exterior decking profile.
It also offers a contemporary high end appearance with outstanding grain detail.
Yellow balau decking boards should be securely fixed down where they cross every joist either with spax stainless steel decking screws.
Balau wood is generally kiln dried for 30 to 60 days.
The timber is durable with a little tendency to warp or twist 20 30 years life span.
Yellow balau hardwood decking 21x145mm castle one face reeded one face.
Before it is ready for use in decking balau wood must move through a specific drying process to ensure that it doesn t crack or warp.
This will allow it to expand and depending on the conditions.
This is a malaysian hardwood with natural durability and will gradually weather to a silver grey colour.
Whilst balau is an extremely stable hardwood we recommend that you leave a 6mm gap between each board.
For further information please see the how to fit yellow balau hardwood decking video on the home page of our website.
It s a hard heavy and strong timber that is well suited to deck construction.
Please find below our description of this specie in an attempt to give as much detail of this timber to help both the trade person and ley person make an informed choice.
Unlike standard softwood decking hardwood decking will provide decades of service with little maintenance.
In stock 10 000 metres ready for immediate dispatch.
Balau hardwood decking is one of the best alternatives to ipe when it comes to durability and ease of maintenance.
We offer a wide range of hardwood decking boards including ipe balau cumaru and of course oak.