Merbau a Popular Choice for Timber Decking in Brisbane
Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 10 Oct 2016
Provider of timber decking supplies in Brisbane reveals what makes Merbau such a popular building material.
Brisbane, QLD, 10 October 2016 - Timber decking is one of the most popular large DIY projects for homeowners in the Brisbane area. According to one timber supplier, Merbau may be the most popular timber of all for timber decking.
Merbau is also called Kwila and grows in northern Queensland, most of Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea. It provides a rare combination of strength, durability and aesthetics. This makes it suitable for a number of projects besides timber decking. It is also used in structural engineering, residential construction, marine applications, furniture making, timber flooring and outdoor projects such as balustrades, rails, pergolas and exterior stairs.
The heartwood is the most popular timber taken from Merbau. It is a combination of orange, yellow and brown when first harvested, but as it ages, it deepens and acquires a reddish hue. Its grain is both wavy and interlocked, giving it a distinctive aesthetic that is unique among timber species.
Merbau takes well to any finish, but most prefer a deck oil or a light stain over paint, because paint covers up the natural beauty of Merbau. Merbau affords natural protection against everything that usually attacks timber decking in the Brisbane area: lyctid borers, termites, rotting and bushfires.
While Merbau is highly rated for both strength and durability, it is easily workable with hand tools. This makes it a lot easier for timber decking and other projects on that scope, but it also makes it much easier for furniture, balustrades and smaller projects such as cabinetry.
Merbau is also a popular choice for timber windows and doors. Many Australians are choosing to replace their spec home aluminium windows and doors with timber to give their homes a more modern, prosperous look while visually and aesthetically integrating their homes into nature by making timber more prominent in their homes’ interiors and exteriors.
Jack Kyle is the owner of Narangba Timbers, who are timber suppliers for timber decking and other projects in the Brisbane area. According to Mr Kyle: “Timber decking has always been a popular project among Brisbane area homeowners and Merbau is one of the most popular choices in building materials.”
Mr Kyle continued: “We love Merbau because there is nothing like the look of a perfectly done timber deck made of Merbau. That reddish-brown colour and unique grain structure are so distinctive that people who know timber can spot it instantly. Merbau is so beautiful that paint isn’t necessary. In fact, most people choose to use a clear finish or a very mild stain to make sure the colour, the grain and the depth come through.”
Mr Kyle concluded: “There are plenty of great timbers to use for timber decking and you really can’t go wrong with any of them. But a lot of homeowners feel that none of them match the quality and beauty of Merbau.”
Narangba Timbers provide timber decking, timber flooring, timber fencing and other timber materials to the Brisbane area. As a third generation family business, they pride themselves on providing the best customer service in the timber business. They are also known for high quality timber at low prices. To learn more or to speak to customer service, call (07) 3888 1293 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.
Merbau is also called Kwila and grows in northern Queensland, most of Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea. It provides a rare combination of strength, durability and aesthetics. This makes it suitable for a number of projects besides timber decking. It is also used in structural engineering, residential construction, marine applications, furniture making, timber flooring and outdoor projects such as balustrades, rails, pergolas and exterior stairs.
The heartwood is the most popular timber taken from Merbau. It is a combination of orange, yellow and brown when first harvested, but as it ages, it deepens and acquires a reddish hue. Its grain is both wavy and interlocked, giving it a distinctive aesthetic that is unique among timber species.
Merbau takes well to any finish, but most prefer a deck oil or a light stain over paint, because paint covers up the natural beauty of Merbau. Merbau affords natural protection against everything that usually attacks timber decking in the Brisbane area: lyctid borers, termites, rotting and bushfires.
While Merbau is highly rated for both strength and durability, it is easily workable with hand tools. This makes it a lot easier for timber decking and other projects on that scope, but it also makes it much easier for furniture, balustrades and smaller projects such as cabinetry.
Merbau is also a popular choice for timber windows and doors. Many Australians are choosing to replace their spec home aluminium windows and doors with timber to give their homes a more modern, prosperous look while visually and aesthetically integrating their homes into nature by making timber more prominent in their homes’ interiors and exteriors.
Jack Kyle is the owner of Narangba Timbers, who are timber suppliers for timber decking and other projects in the Brisbane area. According to Mr Kyle: “Timber decking has always been a popular project among Brisbane area homeowners and Merbau is one of the most popular choices in building materials.”
Mr Kyle continued: “We love Merbau because there is nothing like the look of a perfectly done timber deck made of Merbau. That reddish-brown colour and unique grain structure are so distinctive that people who know timber can spot it instantly. Merbau is so beautiful that paint isn’t necessary. In fact, most people choose to use a clear finish or a very mild stain to make sure the colour, the grain and the depth come through.”
Mr Kyle concluded: “There are plenty of great timbers to use for timber decking and you really can’t go wrong with any of them. But a lot of homeowners feel that none of them match the quality and beauty of Merbau.”
Narangba Timbers provide timber decking, timber flooring, timber fencing and other timber materials to the Brisbane area. As a third generation family business, they pride themselves on providing the best customer service in the timber business. They are also known for high quality timber at low prices. To learn more or to speak to customer service, call (07) 3888 1293 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.