Merbau Decking

Not only does it have a beautiful grain and appearance, it is regarded as one of the worlds most durable timbers. An abundance of natural oil in the wood ensures your outdoor entertaining area looks great, is easy to maintain, and lasts for many years in all conditions. Durability 1 and fire rated, and is highly resistant to decay when fully exposed to the weather, clear of the ground and well drained with free air circulation. Average life expectancy is 25-50 years with proper installation. Merbau Decking timber is the perfect HARDWOOD DECKING to create a beautiful timber deck in your backyard. We recommend your Merbau Deck be oiled with Organoil Woodguard as your first process, then Organoil Decking Oil to be used 3 months later as a sealing coat. On average your decking oil should be applied annually, or bi-annually in extreme conditions to maintain that beautiful natural hardwood look.

It's Appearance

Merbau is a beautiful orange-brown colour when it's freshly cut and will usually redden as it ages. You might also find very minor gold or yellow flecks throughout the grains, which can help to differentiate it from similar species. Its grain is usually interlocked or wavy and has a density rating of 850kg per cubic metre, which is exceptionally dense.

Easy Workability

Merbau is a very versatile hardwood and is relatively easy to work with using most tools. Merbau Decking finishes well with stain, polish and paint, but if there is any issues, it has the tendency to tannin bleed. If you are using Merbau near a surface that will stain, we recommend that you either give the wood time to season in a different location, or wash it repeatedly with a deck clean product found here. The good news is that tannin only leeches from timber for a short time after it is harvested, so this is not a long term worry.

Highly Durable Wood

Merbau is definitely a favourite choice amongst our clients for decking projects because of its excellent durability. With a durability class rating of 2, you can expect your decking to last anwhere between 15 to 40 years without any decay. These great attributes result in minimal shrinkage, rot resistance and provides great performance in extreme weather conditions. The combination of its density and strength make our Merbau decking more durable than most other timbers sold by our competitors throughout Melbourne.

Merbau Advantages

So, why should you choose our Merbau for your next decking project?

• Weather Resistance: Ideal for harsh and diverse weather conditions.
• Strength: Merbau has high density and a great strength rating.
• Appearance: It has an amazing, rich colour, texture and grain.
• Durability: It will last as long as any hardwood on the market.
• Resistant: It resists insect infestations and rotting.
• Workability: It's very easy to work with and has minimal shrinkage.