HARDWOOD DECKING
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
When it comes to appearance, nothing beats the look of a natural wood deck. Hardwood decking is a top choice for the most homeowners, as well as the most prestigious of commercial projects.
Hardwood decking has earned its reputation as long-lasting, high-strength, naturally beautiful and the most durable. Hardwood deck will maintain its structural integrity for more than 50 years, making it one of the longest lasting wood decking options on the market. Incredibly, this wood has the same fire rating as steel and concrete. Depending on your project needs, there are different hardwoods decking material options.
ADVANTAGES:
- Luxury look: Premium composite decking is out to mimic the rich appearance of these beautiful boards.
- Tough: All these decking boards are hard enough to stand up to hail, claws, and heels.
- Durable: They're immune to insects and rot, even if they come in contact with the ground. Average lifetime exceeds cedar, pine, redwood, and synthetic decking.
- Stable: These hardwoods don't shrink as much as pressure-treated softwoods or expand and contract with temperature fluctuations like plastics and composites do.
- Fire resistant: If a hardwood deck does catch fire, it won't billow toxic smoke like one made of composite boards or pressure-treated lumber will.
- An eye-catching array of natural colors & patterns.
- A great return on investment since it lasts well over 75+ years!
DISADVANTAGES:
- Price: The least-expensive hardwood decking is at least twice the price of pressure-treated pine.
- Stubborn: Ipe and its rock-hard ilk resist drill bits and saw blades, which slows down installation.
- Hot: The denser and darker the wood, the hotter it gets in the sun.
- Regular maintenance: You need to oil it to preserve the color.
