Bangkirai decking

          25 x 145 mm Reeded/Grooved

Characteristics of Yellow Balau

Yellow balau, known scientifically as Shorea laevis, is a dense, hard timber with a natural resistance to weather, rot, and insect infestations. Its colour palette ranges from a warm yellow to a deep brown, developing a silver-grey patina over time if left untreated. This wood’s tight grain and natural oils contribute to its durability, making it an excellent choice for decking that withstands the elements.

• Bangkirai is used in freshwater construction, making it suitable for boat decking.
• The interlocked grain makes Bangkirai hard to work. Bangkirai has a natural hardness that blunts the effect of tools. That’s why buying finished Yellow Balau can be advantageous.
• The wood is readily available, making it more cost-effective than other tropical woods.

Benefits of choosing Yellow Balau decking

• 100% Yellow Balau: Choose our exclusive source of 100% Bangkirai Yellow Balau
• Kiln-Dried: Our Bangkirai is meticulously kiln-dried to ensure optimal moisture content and stability
• Immense Durability: Bangkirai (Yellow Balau) is renowned for its exceptional durability, ensuring longevity and minimal maintenance for outdoor projects
• Reliable and Hard: Known for its reliability and hardness, Bangkirai wood stands strong against wear and tear, making it a dependable choice for high-traffic areas. It is considered as a heavy hardwood
• Water Resistance: With its remarkable water resistance, Bangkirai wood thrives in outdoor environments, resisting rot, decay, and moisture damage
• Reeded/Grooves Profile: Our Bangkirai wood comes with a Reeded/Grooves profile strategically designed to promote water runoff, preventing stagnant water accumulation. This feature ensures the longevity of the wood, keeping it in excellent condition for years to come
• Quality Assurance: We supply Bangkirai wood in standard and better quality options, ensuring consistent quality and performance for your projects
• Cost-Effective Choice: Bangkirai stands out as a budget-friendly option among heavy hardwood species alongside Massaranduba

Maintenance tips for Bangkirai Yellow Balau decking

To ensure your bangkirai yellow balau decking continues to look its best and lasts for years, follow these simple maintenance tips:

• Regular Cleaning: Sweep the deck regularly to remove debris and wash it with mild, soapy water and a soft brush a couple of times a year to prevent mould and mildew build-up
• Oil Treatments: We recommend that Bangkirai decking be waxed on all edges before installation - Osmo Wax for Cutting Edges No. 5735. If you decide to finish your Bangkirai deck, you can do so after approximately three months of direct exposure to the elements.
• If you choose not to finish the deck surface, a grey patina will develop. Greying is caused by sunlight and water. The main component of radiation that causes wood to turn grey is UV radiation. The wood molecules absorb this radiation. Radiation and water create a grey patina on the surface and in the depths of the wood. This grey patina eventually becomes a natural protection against further exposure to UV radiation.
• Avoid Painting or Staining: To preserve the natural beauty and characteristics of yellow balau, avoid painting or staining the wood. Instead, opt for oil treatments that enhance its natural hues
• Prompt Repair: Address any signs of damage or wear promptly to prevent further deterioration. Replace damaged boards and secure loose ones as needed

Bangkirai Yellow Balau’s behaviour over time

Wood is a hygroscopic material, which means that its shape changes depending on the humidity. Depending on the humidity and the ambient temperature, this process of moisture change is reversible but does not occur in the same plane. For the same relative humidity and air temperature, the wood moisture during desorption is higher than during absorption, with a range of relative humidity RH 30% - 90% by 2.5% to 3.5%. This means the wood loses volume during drying and does not return to its original dimensions when the moisture is removed. This fact fundamentally influences the behaviour of the Bangkirai terrace in the kiln-dried state.

Recommended dilatations

There are changes in humidity and long-term rain, snow, and melting snow ...), and boards will increase their sizes in this period, but by 2.5 - 3.5% of their current width. It should also be noted that the terrace boards are cut in different orientations to the tangential, radial and semi-radial trunk axis, which affects the drying in dimensional percentages. Therefore, there are always different dimensions in the gaps between the boards laid with the same expansion.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Yellow Balau decking, sourced exclusively from AU-MEX, emerges as the premier choice for homeowners and professionals seeking durability, aesthetics, and value in their outdoor spaces. Renowned for its exceptional durability and reliability, Bangkirai Yellow Balau stands strong against wear and tear, making it ideal for high-traffic areas. Kiln-dried to ensure optimal moisture content and stability, it boasts remarkable water resistance, preventing rot, decay, and moisture damage. With versatile profiles and quality assurance, Bangkirai Yellow Balau offers a cost-effective solution for outdoor projects.

Choose Bangkirai decking from AU-MEX to enhance your outdoor living space with enduring beauty and unmatched quality, ensuring lasting enjoyment for years to come.

Why choose wooden decking from Au-Mex

• Selection of proven wood species ensuring 100% quality material
• Partnerships with the best wood manufacturers worldwide for consistent quality
• Trained agents in the timber industry who check quality, grading, moisture, etc.
• Commitment to natural materials and sustainable forest management
• Positive impact on society, economy, and environment
• Multiple transportation options for delivery
• Online shipment tracking for transparency
• Storage areas adapted to specific wood parameters (Air-conditioned roofed areas)
• Large stock availability with prompt response to any volume request
• Efficient stock lengths to minimize cutting
• Complete system of sophisticated accessories for installation
• Use of certified timber to avoid destruction of rainforests
• Incorporation of various certification systems (e.g., PEFC, FSC) for sustainable forest management
• Promotion of the benefits of wood for body and soul
• Commitment to educating consumers for informed decisions
• Emphasis on environmental responsibility and quality craftsmanship as core values of Real DECK
• Decades of experience in Czech and international markets