Is Batu wood expensive?

Batu is an economical hardwood decking material that resists rot, decay, termites and mold, and can last 30-plus years. Versatile and durable, Batu is an ideal choice for those seeking a deck with the classic look of genuine Mahogany, without the costly upkeep.

Is Red Balau the same as Batu?

Batu Decking (also known as Red Selangan Batu, Red Balau, Membatu, Meranti Batu and Mangaris) is known for its hardness, beauty and natural durability. Like other Nova hardwood decking products, Batu Decking is easily installed with traditional face fastening techniques.

Where does Batu wood come from?

Kayu® Batu or Mahogany is a popular type of decking wood used by most architects, builders and homeowners. This type of wood typically comes from Indonesia, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries.

How Much Is Red Balau decking?

Red Balau Decking Price Range Red Balau 5/4×6 S4S E4E with a random tally (8-22 evens) ranges in price from $2.80 to 2.96 per lineal foot. Red Balau 5/4×6 PG for hidden fastener system with a random tally (8-22 evens) ranges in price from $3.67 to $3.88 per lineal foot.

Is Mahogany good for decking?

Mahogany wood is famous for Decking and Flooring and its natural appearance. It gives you rich, brown-red color and striped look. It is naturally rotting and decay-resistant. Mahogany has enough hardness that is suitable for Decking with less maintenance.

Is Balau decking good?

Balau decking is highly recognisable. A rich, dark red colour, this truly is a hardwood decking option that oozes class. This decking solution is perfect if you want a deck that gets better as time goes by. Starting out rich and dark, it loses none of its charm, but takes on a silvery hue as the years pass.

What type of wood is Balau?

Malaysian hardwood timber
Balau is a Malaysian hardwood timber, light brown in its natural form. We stock carefully selected 1st Grade reeded and smooth Bangkirai Balau decking sourced from the best suppliers. Our decking is machined from kiln-dried timber and with proper care this very durable and suitable for use as exterior decking.

What colour is Balau wood?

Balau features heartwood that is of a yellow to brown colour and has a paler sapwood, which can be up to 50 mm wide. Its moderately fine and even texture presents an interlocked grain, which produces a stripe figure on the radial surface.

How long will a black locust deck last?

Both Ipe and Black Locust will last 30-50 years or more. Both are rot-resistant but for different reasons. Naturally rot-resistant due to its closed-grain cell structure and presence of anti-fungal compounds in the wood.

What is Batu decking?

Batu Hardwood Decking is a distinctive wood which lends elegance to any project. Suitable for a variety of applications, from Decks and Porches to Privacy Screens and Fences, Batu provides the rich, classic look of more expensive woods like teak or mahogany at a fraction of the price.

What is the best size for a Balau deck?

1 x 4 BATU Red Balau (actual size 0.75″ x 3.5″) Deck planks that are 1″ thick are more stable and less likely to cup. Where possible, we will always recommend using this thickness if your budget allows. 5/4 x 4 BATU Red Balau (actual size 1″ x 3.5″)

Is Batu a good hardwood floor?

With splinter-free boards that are smooth to the touch, Batua is considered a premium hardwood, free of defects and knots. Ideal for a variety of applications, from decks to fences and privacy screens, Batu delivers the classic look of more expensive woods with its superior finish.

Can I use EB-Ty fasteners on Batu hardwood decking?

We strongly recommend face fasten installation only for all Batu Hardwood Decking. By nature, this species does not perform well using hidden fasteners such as EB-TY and Ipe Clip which may result in failure. For a hidden fastener look, use the Pro-Plug system for Wood.