Is red gum good for decking?
Is red gum good for decking?
Red Gum is a term used to refer to a number of different species, but the main species used for decking and pergolas is the River Red Gum. Red Gum is native to Australia and found all across the country, but Red Gums also make for good plantation timber due to their tendency for straight growth.
What kind of oil do you use for spotted gum decking?
Intergrain Nature’s Timber Oil Intergrain’s other decking oil option is their oil-based “Nature’s Timber Oil” product, and is also great for Spotted Gum.
Which decking oil is best in Australia?
Two examples we recommend are Cutek CD-50 and Intergrain Natures Timber Oil. The best-suited oil for your deck will depend on your deck’s usage, the amount of exposure to the elements, the type of oil previously applied and what species of wood it is made from.
What is the best oil to use on a deck?
The best decking oils as chosen by our expert
- Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Oil.
- Cuprinol UV Guard Decking Oil.
- Manns Premier UV Decking Oil.
- Everbuild Lumberjack Wood Preserver.
- Barrettine Decking Oil.
- Liberon decking oil.
What is the difference between spotted gum and Merbau?
Spotted Gum and Silvertop Ash are both naturally resistant to termites and the Lyctid borer, they are grown on sustainable Australian plantations and are environmentally friendly. On the other hand, Merbau is not naturally resistant to the Lyctid borer, but it is to termites and is generally an imported hardwood.
Is Spotted gum more expensive than Merbau?
Merbau (140mm wide) costs about $60 per m2. Silver Top (90mm wide) costs about $69 per m2. Spotted Gum (86mm wide) costs around $105 per m2.
What is the longest lasting decking oil?
Nature’s Timber Oil, from Intergrain, is an oil-based treatment that is 95% naturally derived and sustainable materials, and is just as long-lasting as chemical-based formulas. Both Sikkens and Intergrain have formulas that only require three coats for a polished final look.
Is Intergrain better than Cabot’s?
From Cabot’s comes Intergrain UltraDeck, a water based, highly durable penetrating oil designed to protect the natural look of timber. Emitting signficantly less VOCs than oil based coatings, Intergrain products are more environmentally responsible as well as high performance.
Is timber oil better than stain?
Both oils and stains have their own distinct advantages. Essentially, what differentiates oils from stains is that a stain will improve the appearance of the deck by changing the timber colour; while an oil will enhance the current colour if you are wanting to leave your wood as is.
How often should I oil my decking?
once every 6-12 months
How Often Do I Oil My Deck? Within the deck building industry, it is usually recommended that decks need to be oiled once every 6-12 months.
What is cheaper spotted gum or Merbau?
Merbau (140mm wide) costs about $60 per m2. Silver Top (90mm wide) costs about $69 per m2. Spotted Gum (86mm wide) costs around $105 per m2. Ironbark (90mm wide) costs around $5.40 per lineal metre.