THERE is a variety of hardwood floorings in a palette of beautiful colours and wood types that can make your outdoor space more attractive.
Before you choose a hardwood floor for your garden or patio, consider how much space you would require, how you want it to look and how much you are willing to spend.
You need to also decide the type of wood and whether you are going to do it yourself or get professional helps.
Whether you own a house or an apartment, you can install hardwood flooring in your balcony or garden to add to the landscape.
Wooden decking boards are an alternative floor that offers texture and colour contrasts from the typical stone base.
My Woodworks Sdn Bhd, a company that specialises in providing solid wooden decking, flooring and stair case embellishment, uses two types of materials — either made of solid wood from Acacia, Balau and Belian, or composite decking.
The difference between these two materials is that the composite decking is pricier than the wooden ones but you don’t have to do any maintenance.
But in terms of durability and quality, solid woods are superior.
For home usage, the company recommends solid wood because it is weather-proof and doesn’t absorb the heat from the sun, making it suitable for anyone to walk on them at any time of the day.
The type of wood also matters; Acacia is sufficient for the balcony decking while Balau, Belian and Cengal are recommended for outdoor gardens and swimming pool areas.
One of Woodworks’ decking products which enables customers to install everything on their own is the Deck Clic Eco, which doesn’t require any tools or equipment.
The good thing is that customers living in apartments and condominiums will not have to apply for consent from authorities for major refurbishments to assemble these decks.
Deck Clic Eco can easily be customised for irregular floor designs, challenging corners and uneven bases too. Its patented weatherproof polypropylene plastic base is specially designed for outdoor use and capable of withstanding extreme conditions.
It is designed to facilitate effective water drainage from the timber surfaces, an attribute that both prolongs the lifespan and appeal of the wooden decking.