Garapa Hardwood Decking Nz

We stock a range of standard timber decking profiles as below but we can also produce custom sizes and profile as we as.

Garapa hardwood decking nz.

Given that radiata pine joists are softwood and garapa is a strong hardwood the joists should be clean and sound and the screws should penetrate at least 40mm into the joists to achieve good holding. Imported hardwood decking timbers local nz timbers composite decking. Local timber the cheapest materials to build your deck from are new zealand grown and milled timbers which include pine and macrocarpa. Garapa is a light yellow to honey brown colour and its interlocked grain has a fine texture.

Onestopdeckshop in christchurch sells a large range of imported hardwood decking timbers as well as locally grown pine macrocarpa chemical free decking timber and wood plastic composite wpc decking. Garapa apuleia leiocarpa is a south american tropical hardwood used for decking in nz. We supply a range of timber species kwila ipe garapa jatoba purpleheart wallaba selected for their ability to withstand the nz climate while retaining their natural good looks. Hardwood decking is sourced from responsibly managed forests around the world.

Garapa decking 19mm thick should be installed at maximum 450mm joist centres. The decking comes in a number of species and colours that can be maintained to retain their colours or left to weather and silver off naturally. Garapa is easy to work with and has good strength durability and stability. For outdoor living at it s best you can t beat hardwood decking.

All the best wood for decking. Eventually all timbers will silver to grey with the high uv conditions in nz. Hardwood decking timber supplies. These fast growing species are less dense than the slow.

It is a very durable timber that resists rot decay and fire. For 32mm thick decking this can be increased up to 600mm joist centres. Timber decking is popular and arguably a quintessential part of residential new zealand architecture. Kwila vitex jarrah garapa massa saligna teak purpleheart and tonka decking wood suppliers nz wide.

Locally grown pine and macrocarpa and tropical hardwoods are generally the top choices for timber decking with pine and macrocarpa the most cost effective option. Attractive golden coloured timber which will age to driftwood grey if left to weather. Used for decking boardwalks and landscaping fsc 100 certified bbi garapa fsc 100 smooth decking is from south america with a lifespan upto 30 years with its golden to yellow brown colour it darkens with age. View the different types of hardwood decking below.

It has a high silica content and is scratch resistant.