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Budget test |
Care |
Durability |
Sustainability |
Aesthetic |
Maintenance |
Treatment |
Ease of Build |
Profiles |
Merch Radiata Pine |
Budget Friendly |
Pine requires ongoing cleaning and staining to maintain the product look and feel. Once a year minium though every 6 months is better |
Lifespan of around 25 years if cared for correctly. Is susceptible to wear and tear in hotter climates. |
Locally sourced product |
May include some defects (no more than 1/3rd of the cross section along the length of the board) |
Perform recommended care every 6-12 months to ensure product lifespan. Clean the deck (with either warm soapy water or a deck cleaner solution). A pressure washer is best for washing down but don't overdo it! Once dry, apply decking stain or oil as required |
CCA (Copper Chrome Arsenic) wood preservative |
Standard Building Product, ideal for cooler climates to avoid bending or cracking |
Smooth & Grip Tread |
Premium Radiata Pine |
Low investment |
Pine requires ongoing cleaning and staining to maintain the product look and feel. Once a year minium though every 6 months is better |
Lifespan of around 25 years if cared for correctly. Is susceptible to wear and tear in hotter climates. |
Locally sourced product |
Only small round defects may be present but must not detract from the premium class finish of the deck appearance. |
Perform recommended care every 6-12 months to ensure product lifespan. Clean the deck (with either warm soapy water or a deck cleaner solution). A pressure washer is best for washing down but don't overdo it! Once dry, apply decking stain or oil as required |
CCA (Copper Chrome Arsenic) wood preservative |
Standard Building Product, ideal for cooler climates to avoid bending or cracking |
Smooth & Grip Tread |
Modified Radiata Pine |
Low-Medium Investment |
Modified Pine requires ongoing cleaning to maintain the look and feel. |
Lifespan of around 25 years, less susceptible to wear and tear than Pine Decking. |
Locally sourced product |
Pre-stained |
Every year to ensure product lifespan. |
Chemically treated to be harder and more resistant that standard pine. Reduces the risk of bending in warmer temperatures. |
Standard building material |
Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on brand) |
Hardwood |
Medium-High Investment |
Hardwood requires ongoing cleaning to maintain the look and feel. |
Lifespan of up to 50 years depending on species and if properly maintained |
FSC(R) certified - excludes Vitex which is community produced from the Solomon Islands |
High aesthetic. Some fading will occur over time. Kwila has a tencency to bleed and should not be used over vegetable gardens. |
Requires cleaning every year using a light detergent with anti-fungal agent.. Oiling is recomended however is optional based on the desired aesthetic. |
Pre-stained & chemical free |
Read User Guide for information on how to best install this decking. |
Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on species) |
Composite |
Quality Investment |
Sweep or mop with warm water as required |
Very high durability, long lifespan. 10- 50years fade and stain warranty included (depending on brand) |
Uses recycled wood fibre and plastics to create the composite timber. |
High aesthetic, will hold look and feel consistently as it ages. |
Very Low Maintenance to preserve product look and feel. |
Pre-finished in colour. Conatinus fungicide |
Easy to cut and install. Refer to User Guide on how best to instal lthis decking. |
Smooth or Grip Tread (depending on brand) |