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Types of Timber
Building with natural timber allows you to create a feel with a warmth that other building materials simply can’t match. Different species are available in a wide range of colours allowing you to mimic the floorboards inside your house for a flow-through look.
Pine
Clear treated pine provides the same excellent colour and performance as treated pine decking but without the presence of knots or the greenish hue of CCA treatment that can cause discoloration. It has a density rating of 550, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 1, with colour variations ranging from pale straw to yellow. It is highly popular and affordable, being one of our best selling decking options. This decking material is known for its exceptional stain-taking ability, sturdiness and durability.
Kapur
Kapur, a hardwood decking board, is imported from Indonesia. It is a DAR board, with slightly rounded corners on all four sides. Kapur boasts a density rating of 750, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 2, making it suitable for above ground use. It has a WPR colour profile, which typically appears as a light reddish-brown hue with a slight paleness. Kapur is an excellent value decking board that delivers optimal performance, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern and colour.
Ironbark
Ironbark, an Australian Eucalypt hardwood selectively sourced from NSW and QLD, produces highly durable decking boards. These boards are DAR products with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1. Their colour profile varies with a WRB rating, with hues typically ranging from light grey, red to dark brown.
Spotted Gum
Spotted Gum is an Australian hardwood selectively harvested from NSW and QLD for its distinct spotted appearance. Spotted Gum decking is DAR finished, offering high durability with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. These boards have a brown colour profile, with variations ranging from light to dark and boast a unique wavy pattern in the timber grain.
Tallow Wood
Tallow Wood is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood from South East Queensland. It is also produced as a DAR board, with a density rating of 1000, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1. Tallow Wood usually has a light coloured yellow-brown appearance.
Blackbutt
Blackbutt is another selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood sourced from NSW and QLD. It is produced as a DAR decking board, boasting a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. This hardwood has a blonde or pale colour profile.
Jarrah
Jarrah is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood, sourced from WA, Victoria and the Northern Territory. It is produced as a DAR decking board with a density rating of 800, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. Jarrah decking has a vibrant red/brown colour profile, making it an aesthetically appealing option for a deck.
Merbau
Merbau is an imported hardwood decking option, hailing from Indonesia. This type of decking is available in 90mm and 140mm wide boards and is produced as a DAR board, sometimes featuring a reeded surface on one face. With a density rating of 850, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use, Merbau performs exceptionally well. It has a distinct deep red-brown colour profile, although it may exhibit some tannin bleed when first unpacked.
River Red
River Reds are an Australian hardwood Eucalypt variety, selectively harvested from WA, NSW and QLD. They are manufactured as DAR decking boards, with a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. River Reds come in a diverse range of shades from deep to light red and brown, making them an excellent choice for adding contrast and variation to any deck.
If you’re unsure of the best timber for the job, give us a ring and talk to the experts.
DIY Decking Brisbane — Kit Inclusions
Every required part aside from concrete is included for you, including plans and elevations for submission to your council or shire. Softwoods decking kits are not cut precisely to size to allow you an element of flexibility in case you encounter issues with the positioning of your posts.
Your choice of decking timber species
We offer a huge variety of soft and hardwood decking for your project.
All brackets, fixings + fasteners
There’ll be no last-minute run to the hardware store – all bits and pieces are provided.
Plans + elevations for submission to your council or shire
We’ll send you the paperwork you need to submit to have your project approved.
Posts, joists + bearers
These are all cut to size based on your specific project.
Softwoods — DIY Decking Kits Adelaide
Even if you’ve never constructed anything by yourself before, least of all a timber deck, you need not be worried. Softwoods DIY decking kits are designed to be built successfully even by the greenest newbies to the DIY scene. Provided, of course, that they can follow directions! Our customisable DIY decking kits allow you to choose the timber species you want, then use our online design tool to submit your design measurements to us. With absolutely no effort on your part, the timber kit will be cut and packed according to your specs and delivered right to your doorstep along with every single accessory and part you need to build your deck. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions and soon you’ll have built the perfect venue for summer memories.
Building your own deck is a very rewarding experience, but a lot of people simply don’t have the time or appropriate levels of experience working with wood. Our innovative kits are simple to construct and save you time, effort and money. Kits are created using our computerised design system which provides CAD drawings of elevations and plans for submission to council/shire for approval. Softwoods have been working with local councils for decades and we can help you secure the necessary approvals. To find out more about Softwoods, DIY decking kits Brisbane, timber varieties or other services, please get in touch. We’d love to help you make your next outdoor project a success!