Decking boards - different types of timber used for timber decking

<body> <h1><font size="+7">Decking</font></h1> <p>Decking boards can be produced from different types of timber. Different species have different qualities such as hardness, durability and stability.</p> <p><strong>Types of Timber Used for Decking</strong></p> <p align="left">There are a number of different species of timber used for decking, each with their own characteristics and costs. See below for a list of some of those available in the UK :-</p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td bgcolor="#006600" width="13%"><strong>Softwood</strong></td> <td bgcolor="#006600" width="14%"><strong>Janka Scale of Hardness</strong><br> (Pounds Force)</td> <td bgcolor="#006600" width="73%"><strong>Notes</strong></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>European Whitewood</strong></td> <td width="14%"><strong>420</strong></td> <td width="73%"><strong>Pressure preservative treated to aid durabilty</strong></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>European Redwood</strong></td> <td width="14%"><strong>420</strong></td> <td width="73%"><strong>Pressure preservative treated to aid durabilty</strong></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Western Red Cedar</strong></td> <td width="14%"><strong>350</strong></td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Douglas Fir</strong></td> <td width="14%"> </td> <td width="73%"><strong>Pressure preservative treated to aid durabilty</strong></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Southern Yellow Pine</strong></td> <td width="14%"><strong>690</strong></td> <td width="73%"><strong>Pressure preservative treated to aid durabilty</strong></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"> </td> <td width="14%"> </td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#336633"> <td width="13%" bgcolor="#006600"><strong>Hardwood</strong></td> <td width="14%" bgcolor="#006600"><strong>Janka Scale of Hardness</strong><br> (Pounds Force)</td> <td width="73%" bgcolor="#006600"><strong>Notes</strong></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td><strong>Ipe</strong></td> <td><div align="left"><strong>3684</strong></div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td><strong>Cumaru</strong></td> <td><strong>3540</strong></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td><strong>Garapa</strong></td> <td><strong>1210</strong></td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Teak</strong></td> <td width="14%"><div align="left"><strong>1150</strong></div></td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Jarrah</strong></td> <td width="14%"><div align="left"><strong>1910</strong></div></td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Karri</strong></td> <td width="14%"><div align="left"><strong>2030</strong></div></td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Balau</strong></td> <td width="14%"><div align="left"><strong>1642</strong></div></td> <td width="73%"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td width="13%"><strong>Massaranduba</strong></td> <td width="14%"><div align="left"><strong>3190</strong></div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td><strong>Iroko</strong></td> <td><div align="left"><strong>1260</strong></div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#CCFFCC"> <td><strong>Angelim Pedra</strong></td> <td><strong>1720</strong></td> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p align="left">Janka scale information from multiple sources and supplied for guidance only. No guarantees are given regarding accuracy.<br> <br> Hardness is one factor to consider when choosing decking, but other aspects that might be considered are durability and stability.</p> <p align="left">A useful source for in depth information about timber species used in decking is TRADA</p> <p>  </p> <p>Deckingweb - The source for timber decking information for the UK.</p> <p> </p> <p>It is the aim of Deckingweb.co.uk to provide as many contacts as possible for the decking industry.</p> <p>Whether you are seeking a deck builder in your area to install a deck, or want to find a decking stockist so that you can do-it-yourself. Perhaps you are a deck builder and want to find a decking supplier, or maybe you produce decking and are seeking a chemical company for treatment. </p> <p>What ever you are looking for relating to decking hopefully you will find the answer here.</p> <p><EM><STRONG>**** Check out our new <A href="deck-news.html" target="bottom">Deck News</A> section for the latest featured deck products </STRONG></EM></p> <p><em>Deckingweb is registered TRADE MARK 2239967</em> </p> <p> </p> <p>Useful websites found at <a href="links.htm">Links </a></p> <p> </p> <p><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">O</font><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">ther interesting websites to visit are <a href="http://home2.btconnect.com/ajsweb/outdoor-lighting/">www.outdoor-lighting.co.uk</a> , <a href="http://www.dabdigitalradios.co.uk">www.dabdigitalradios.co.uk</a> and <a href="http://www.ethicalstone.co.uk">www.ethicalstone.co.uk </a></font></p> <p> </p> <h3><a href="http://www.deckingweb.co.uk">decking</a></h3> </body>