Introduction to Timber Decking

As a timber veteran, it has always brought me genuine joy when a young person comes to me to learn about timber, one of the finest products of mother nature. Today, an eighteen-year-old boy named Gary knocked on my door and insisted that I teach him everything I know about timber, because he wants to start a new entrepreneurial journey in the industry. "So why this industry?" I asked. "Simple," he answered, "Almost every building in the country would need blocks of wood."

I thought his encouraging enthusiasm deserved some reward, so I decided to entertain his questions. And I have decided that I would share all his questions with my answers here too, so that every person who has interest in the timber industry would be able to benefit from this. After all, sharing is caring, isn't it?

1. Why do we even need timber decking?
Timber is popular because of it's natural feel, texture and look. Timber decking can also be used to make patios and extend the living areas of houses. Some people even do gardening on timber decking.

2. What are the different types of timber decking?
There are mainly two different types of timber decking: the solid wood decking and the composite decking. The difference is simple; solid wood decking means that the decking would use natural woods while composite decking refers to a decking that uses polymer mixed with wood flour, also known as wood-plastic composite (WPC).

Solid Timber Decking

Composite Timber Decking

3. How do I decide which timber decking to use?
If you are considering having a timber decking, then you are probably a wood lover, and therefore I would recommend you to go for the solid decking. Not only that solid decking looks more natural, it looks more classy as well, particularly when you use teak, which is probably the most favorite timber in the decking industry.

Composite decking requires much less maintenance relative to solid decking. The monetary attractiveness of composite decking is certainly a good news to those with more limited budget.
Another aspect to consider before deciding which decking to use would be the difference in gaps between the blocks of timber. Solid decking would have more gaps as it is made of solid real woods; woods would contract and expand in time, responding to all the different weathers. This is one reason why solid decking requires maintenance while PWC decking does not.

4. Who is the big player in the industry?
Calvary Carpentry. They have always produced quality services. Whether it's decking, flooring, trellis, or whatever, they never disappoint their clients. And they have done it for years.

Young Gary asked more and more questions, but I will save that for the next blog, okay? Learning is a step-by-step process, and I don't want to overload you with information at one go. Stay in tune!

Care,

Timber Guru

External Timber Decking

Have you ever wondered if your house doesn't exactly feel like the comfy home you have always imagined? If you have, you have landed at the right site that would get you excited for the next one minute and then be thankful for all the remaining minutes of your life. If you haven't, you can thank me later. No worries.

The idea of this blog crossed my mind after my surrounding neighbors kept complaining that they don't feel at home when they are at home for the umpteenth time. Typical complaints are that they can't have their tea at the balcony because the heated flooring would burn their feet in the afternoons and would freeze their feet at nights. Some complaints also include the lack of momentous feelings the house interior provides that couples need to dine out for birthdays and anniversaries, or even the regular weekend dinners. So what exactly a home that doesn't feel like home?

Let me suggest you a refreshing idea to make your home more homey. Interested? Yes, I'm sure you are. Don't be shy to admit it. Look at this picture below.

Imagine having a warm patio dinner with your significant other (with your children too if you have) like this. Imagine having an epic BBQ party with your friends followed by some rounds of card games on the floor. Whatever you do, this kind of timber decking would certainly provide you the right setting and atmosphere to experience life at home. You can be sure that the moment you step onto this wooden flooring, your mood would lighten up almost similar to the way a rainbow would emerge after a downpour. While timber flooring provides the thrilling sensation of nature, it also ensures a clean footing on which you can conveniently lay your feet on. And regardless of how unfriendly the temperature is, you need not to worry. Timber does not really respond to ferocious heat nor sheer coldness, meaning that it is always comfortable to step onto timber at any time you wish. Now how awesome is that?

Now that you are interested in getting some timber flooring into your home - which is a very sensible thought, by the way - let me just explain to you how timber flooring is installed at your very convenience. This timber decking you see above is Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) flooring. As the name suggests, the timber is made up of wood materials combines with plastic, producing a very soft and gentle surface that is meant for your feet. These WPC blocks would be screwed onto aluminium like below.

It's very simple! And to make it even simpler, there is a professional world-class service that would make sure you don't need to sweat a single sweat. As a specialist in this industry, I would recommend that you check out Cavalry Carpentry, a company that I trusted deeply from multiple fulfilling project experiences before.
Link: http://calvarycarpentry.com/

Care,

Timber Guru.