Hardwood Or Softwood Decking

Silva timber is a leading supplier of speciality timber decking products in the uk with a range of hardwood softwood and composite decking boards suitable for all requirements.
Hardwood or softwood decking. Hardwood timber is easier to clean than softwood decking and has incredible strength. To add further confusion to the matter the terms hardwood and softwood do not actually bear any relation to the physical. Softwood species come from fast growing trees which means that it is generally easier and quicker to produce than hardwood and is therefore cheaper. Select from species such as western red cedar siberian larch yellow balau bangkirai and thermowood as well as neolife and easydeck wood composite decking.
The most commonly used softwood for decking is pine. At the decking superstore we offer four tropical hardwoods. It has a natural resistance to rot and decay. Commonly used hardwoods for decking are.
It s very easy to find it all rather confusing and not know how to make the best choice for your project. This is another reason why softwood decking is a lower cost option than hardwood decking. This highest quality appearance wood is virtually clear free of knots and any imperfections. Compared to softwood hardwood timber is more durable and high quality.
However the materials are all different. The main difference between hardwood and softwood decking is the material that is used to create the decking boards. Hardwood decking comes in a range of colours and finishes which will suit both traditional and contempory settings. Even if the wood or timber falls under the same category that.
Hardwood decking versus softwood decking. The decking superstore s heart clear redwood only contains durable heartwood and therefore showcase the very best attributes of this northern california softwood. There is a huge array of different deck boards to choose from including both hardwood decking and softwood decking. Softwood timber decking if you have a limited budget softwoods may be the right option for you.
020 8858 6441 open. Decking we supply quality hardwood softwood decking in many sizes thicknesses with fitments treatments accessories. Softwood garden decking and furniture is more susceptible to the elements than hardwood so needs more care and protection especially to end grain furniture feet table legs etc. Cumaru garapa batu red balau as well as the long revered brazilian ipe decking our hardwoods are naturally durable and can perform well for 25 years and up to 50 years with proper maintenance.
Ipe teak iroko and cumaru. Apart from taking a longer time to be produced by nature hardwoods are more difficult to process than softwoods. Mon fri 7 30 5 00 sat 8 00 12 00.