Balau Decking: Strength and Beauty for Your Outdoor Spaces

Why Choose Balau Decking For Your Cape Town Home

Balau wood has become one of the most popular choices for decking in South Africa. Known for its strength, natural beauty, and resistance to the elements, Balau is perfect for creating a durable and visually stunning outdoor space. This article will explore what makes Balau decking an exceptional option.

What is Balau Decking?

Balau decking is crafted from various species of Shorea trees, native to Southeast Asia. It is a dense, heavy hardwood that comes in shades ranging from light yellow-brown to reddish-brown. Its high oil content gives it excellent resistance to moisture, decay, and insects. In this article, we’ll discuss what Balau decking is, why it’s an excellent choice for your outdoor spaces such as pool decking, pergola’s and outdoor decking and it’s benefits. This works well for automated pool covers such as sliding pool covers or fully automated solid wooden pool covers.

Why Choose Balau Decking?

Balau is the most popular superior choice for wooden decking due to its many advantages:

1. Strength and Durability: Balau’s density makes it highly resistant to wear, ideal for high-traffic areas.
2. Weather Resistance: Its natural oils and density ensure longevity in harsh weather conditions.
3. Aesthetic Variety: Balau offers a range of warm hues that complement outdoor settings beautifully.
4. Sustainability: When sourced responsibly, Balau is an eco-friendly choice for decking.

Balau Decking Price Per M2

Price Range: You can shop around and on average expect to pay roughly R2800 per m² as an installed price per m². This usually includes the pine sub structure, screws, fittings, brackets, concrete and stone mix, labour, transport & delivery and installation. If you are paying much less you should be asking why.

We however offer better rates than most competitors, why? because we are a smaller company and rather prefer to not over charge and try get more happy customers.

Contact us for a competitive quotation so you do not have to spend time shopping around waiting weeks to compare prices. Our quality genuine reviews should satisfy you to proceed with our contractors.

Key Features: Balau is a dense, durable hardwood that’s naturally resistant to weather and insects. Its rich reddish-brown color adds a luxurious touch to any outdoor space.

Transform Your Space with Balau Decking

Balau decking is the perfect blend of strength and style. Get in touch with us for a free quote and let us help you create the perfect outdoor space. If you are interested to learn more about other wood species to choose from for your decking, pergola or other products, visit this article here.