Brazilian Teak Decking - The Best Choice for Wood Decking |
Posted: August 21, 2017 |
Beautiful homes are a pleasure to live in. There are countless elements in a house that can be beautified and synchronized to make the entire place look aesthetically pleasing. One of the most important elements that impact the beauty of a house is the flooring (decking). Existence of so many different kinds of flooring confuses people when it comes to selection. This article aims to explain why Brazilian teak decking is the best choice for wood decking for all spaces alike. Reason #1: Hardness Floor is one of the most used elements of a house, and it needs to be strong. It is a fact that Brazilian teak is one of the hardest flooring materials present out there, measuring 3,540 pounds on the Janka Hardness Scale. This is nearly three times the hardness of the conventional red oak flooring. Reason #2: Grain The lifespan of flooring depends a lot on how well the grain structure is of the wood used. Resistance to natural degradation like mildew, mold, rot, termites, damage from ultraviolet light, etc. depends on the grains. The most preferable kind of grain structure would be tight, dense and fine – everything that is available in Brazilian teak wood flooring. This is one of the major reasons why this wood is the best suited for decking – and it can be used outside as well. Reason #3: Color options Unlike many other flooring options that have a limited range of colours available, Brazilian teak decking offers colours ranging from light golden-brown to dark reddish-browns. You can take your pick, or decide according to the interiors of your house, whichever shade works best with the surroundings. Reason #4: Tough on the competitors Other than the advantages shown above, there are many other factors that make Brazilian teak wood the best, hands-down. To count a few, they are: • Appearance – Brazilian teak wood has a beautiful golden-brown finish. Its grains and patterns are pretty distinctive as compared to other flooring woods. This feature makes Brazilian teak decking very desirable. • Lifespan – Brazilian teak easily lasts its owners fifty years without any chemical treatment. Other flooring woods give ten to fifteen years tops. This age makes Brazilian teak wood a very good investment for the money it costs. • Uses – Brazilian teak wood, being durable and hard, is suitable for rough use areas like exterior decking. Other woods can be used indoors, and if special treatments are done they can be used outside with a high risk or damage, wear and tear involved. All the above factors make Brazilian teak the best choice for decking purposes. About the Author: This article is written by Bruce Master. He gained an interest in woodworking at an early age. Bruce Master started working with contractors in the 1970s as a salesman at Ace Hardware in Miami. Over the years, he discovered and fell in love with Brazilian woods. He has built decks, docks and specialty items using many of the Brazilian woods. Today, Bruce loves his job as Operations Manager for ABS Wood, a Brazilian wood retailer.
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