We stock a wide variety of species and different profiles.
The preferred profile is a reeded one face reverseable with a flat rear face with all four corners pencil round profile.
Yellow Balau
This specie, imported from the far east and also known as Bangkiria is perhaps the most well known of all the decking species.It has been extensively used in major developements including all the Cape Town Waterfront Decking.
Available in 19 x 90,21 x 96 and 21 x 140mm
Garapa
A South American timber which has gained wide spread accceptance as an alternative to Balau over the past 5 years.Lighter in colour than balau it is also available kiln dried.
Available in 19 x 90 and 19 x 95mm
Ipe
The Rolls Royce of Decking timbers is rated as extremely durable and carries a class A fire rating.Expensive and rare.
Available in 19 x 90
Saligna
Locally grown and harvested this light pink timber offers a very good value for money
Available in 21 x 100,140
Massaranduba
A dark red timber imported from Brazil.Is Available withh FSC certification but at a price.
Available in 19 x 90
Muiraticiara(Tigerwood)
A highly figured timber from South America, it gets its nick name from the dark black streaks which run through it.
Available in 19 x 90
Remember a deck is only as good as it’s substructure.We recomend that Balau or CCA treated Pine is used for substructures