Selecting the Best Timber for Your Deck?
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Merbau Decking
Reddish brown with golden spots
Stable in movement
Suitable for all locations
Ironbark Decking
Available in red or black/grey
Extremely hard timber
Iconic Australian timber
Forrest Light Decking
Golden to light brown
Light, fine grain finish
Exclusive supply for Deck-Max
Spotted Gum Decking
Reddish brown with attractive markings
High strength and density
Fire and termite resistant
How to identify the best decking timber
Ensuring you get the best value for your timber deck starts with being able to source the best timber. With so many options out there, this isn’t always easy to determine.
This is why Deck-Max have spent years developing a reliable supply of sustainably sourced timber options, perfectly suited to local Melbourne conditions. In addition, these timbers are pre-grooved for faster installation with hidden fixings and End Matching, to ensure you maximise the value and long lasting beauty of your deck.
Quality timber for your deck
To ensure you have the best timber to choose from for your deck, Deck-Max provides:
Sustainably sourced and regulated timber
All timber at Deck-Max has full source tracking and certification, giving you the assurance that your timber has been sourced ethically and in co-operation with leading forestry and government agencies.
Kiln dried to reduce twisting
By using a careful combination of kiln and air drying to get the core moisture of your timber ideal for local conditions, you can prevent many of the warping and shrinkage/expansion issues experienced with lower quality timbers.
Complete decking solutions
To ensure you get the best deck possible, our specialists are ready to assist with all aspects of your decking requirements. Simply complete the form below and we will contact you to provide the right solution to get the very best decking for your requirements.
Why is this timber different?
If you’ve been looking around at different timber options, you’ll likely notice some distinct price differences. This is largely due to some of the different ways that timber can be grown, sourced and prepared.
To try and keep up with the demand for timber decking and screening products, there are a number of suppliers who now supply juvenile timbers. As these timbers are a younger and less seasoned timber, these are much less stable, greatly increasing expansion, contraction and twisting in the boards.
At Deck-Max we will not supply supply Juvenile timbers. By investing in better quality timber, the longer term results are both noticeable in appearance and the longevity of your deck. This in turn creates longer term savings and overall, a greatly improved experience.
Choosing the best timber for your deck
Before starting your project, it’s important to be aware of the building standards and construction codes for your area. These will provide your guidelines for construction considerations, moisture content, tolerance and timber grades for your decking.
It is advisable to request that your supplier provides you with a certificate of moisture content and proof of kiln drying, to ensure you are receiving the appropriate timber for your project.
