Not everything, what looks good, lasts a long time too, and not everything, what lasts long, is affordable. We give you the overview of the best woods for wooden decks.
The longevity and value of your wooden terrace largely depends on the type of wood used. Basically, you only have five alternatives to choose from, that come into question at all in terms of their weather resistance and price (the table on the right provides information).
The woods can be roughly divided into two groups: Such, that need an additional surface treatment and such, that do not require surface treatment. It goes without saying, that only the latter come into question for a terrace exposed to the weather all year round. The exotic bang-kirai and red cedar as well as the native Douglas fir and larch all have their own ingredients (oils) on, which make them quite insensitive to moisture and pests. If the surfaces are not treated, nothing will happen to them, but they turn gray over the years, which is not to everyone's taste. We therefore recommend annual treatment with an oil tailored to the respective type of wood, such as Bangkirai- or Douglas fir oil (Osmo). Pressure treated pine and thermowood are native wood species, which are already made weather-resistant at the factory using various processes. Here, too, your coat of paint only has a care-giving character. In the case of pine, such a coat should be pigmented.