HARDWOOD DECKING COMPARISON
Red Balau: Excellent combination of interlocking grain, hardness and dark brown color uniformity. Considered my most, to be the best combination of beauty and durability. Interlocking grain minimizes surface checking. Strength 20,100; Stiffness 2,540.
IPE Species: One of the most dense decking products available. Air dried products. Surface checking is common after installation. Ends must be waxed after cutting to avoid end checking. Must pre-drilled prior to nailing. Strength 24,900; Stiffness 3,140
Dark Red Meranti Bukit: This "Hill Meranti" is a proven high performer for over 25 years. Good decay resistance and wear ability, as well as one of the most beautiful finishing hardwood decking woods. Strength 14,500; Stiffness 1,830.
Red Meranti: A medium density species providing a less costly, but still effective decking product. Used in marine applications and fine furniture for over 50 years. Should be finished.
Strength 12,100; Stiffness 1,690.
Cambara: A uniform medium brown hardwood that has been used for decking only fairly recently. Good lengths and color uniformity. Often reported to be prone to surface checking. Strength 12,000; Stiffness 1,480.
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Red Balau: Excellent combination of interlocking grain, hardness and dark brown color uniformity. Considered my most, to be the best combination of beauty and durability. Interlocking grain minimizes surface checking. Strength 20,100; Stiffness 2,540.
IPE Species: One of the most dense decking products available. Air dried products. Surface checking is common after installation. Ends must be waxed after cutting to avoid end checking. Must pre-drilled prior to nailing. Strength 24,900; Stiffness 3,140
Dark Red Meranti Bukit: This "Hill Meranti" is a proven high performer for over 25 years. Good decay resistance and wear ability, as well as one of the most beautiful finishing hardwood decking woods. Strength 14,500; Stiffness 1,830.
Red Meranti: A medium density species providing a less costly, but still effective decking product. Used in marine applications and fine furniture for over 50 years. Should be finished.
Strength 12,100; Stiffness 1,690.
Cambara: A uniform medium brown hardwood that has been used for decking only fairly recently. Good lengths and color uniformity. Often reported to be prone to surface checking. Strength 12,000; Stiffness 1,480.
See our Products page for Exotic Hardwood Decking and Fencing.
