Hardwood Decking

Balau is a Malaysian hardwood timber, light brown in its natural form. We stock carefully selected 1st Grade reeded Bangkirai Balau decking sourced from the best suppliers. Our decking is machined from kiln-dried timber and with proper care this very durable and suitable for use as exterior decking.

Following correct installation and periodic maintenance, Balau should provide a very long-lasting, beautiful surface.

• Available size: 19x90mm reeded
• Lengths: 1.8m - 4.8m

Save on your project by using shorter lengths:

LESS 20% on 1.8m and 2.1m lengths

LESS 5% on 2.4m. 2.7m, 3.0m and 3.3m

Garapa is probably the most popular hardwood decking originating from South American. In its natural form, it is light orange/brown in colour and serves as a very durable and excellent exterior decking. Garapa weighs approximately 900 kilograms per cube and is very stable, showing little to no movement after installation.

We stock carefully selected, legally sourced,19x90mm 1st Grade Garapa decking which is machined smooth on both sides with 4 rounded edges from kiln-dried timber.

Following correct installation and periodic maintenance, this decking should provide a very long-lasting and beautiful deck.

Save on your project by using shorter lengths:

LESS 25% on 0.91m, 1.22m, 1.52m, 1.83m, 2.13m, and 2.44m lengths
LESS 5% on 2.74m lengths

Garapa is probably the most popular hardwood decking originating from South American. In its natural form, it is light orange/brown in colour and serves as a very durable and excellent exterior decking. Garapa weighs approximately 900 kilograms per cube and is very stable, showing little to no movement after installation.

We stock carefully selected, legally sourced 19x140mm 1st Grade Garapa decking which is machined smooth on both sides with 4 rounded edges from kiln-dried timber.

Following correct installation and periodic maintenance, this decking should provide a very long-lasting and beautiful deck.

• Size: 19x140mm

Save on your project by using shorter lengths:

LESS 25% on 0.91m, 1.22m, 1.52m, 1.83m, 2.13m, and 2.44m lengths

LESS 5% on 2.74m 

Jatoba (also known as "Brazilian Cherry") is a premium decking timber from South America. In its natural state it is dark chocolate/red-brown in colour with beautiful streaks in places. It is extremely durable and has an average weight of 910kg/m3.

Following correct installation and periodic maintenance, this decking should provide a very long-lasting and beautiful deck.

• Size: 19x90mm with a smooth finish on both sides.

Massranduba (also known as "Brazilian Redwood") is a premium decking timber from South America. In its natural state it is a rich dark chocolate colour. It is extremely hard and is very durable.

Following correct installation and periodic maintenance, this decking should provide a very long-lasting and beautiful deck.

• Size: 19x90mm with a smooth finish on both sides.

Grandis (Eucalyptus Grandis) from South Africa is an ideal economical hardwood for exterior decks and furniture. Chosen because of its colour consistency, length availability and performance.

All Grandis supplied by Somerset Timbers is continuously replanted to ensure sustainability. Its stability and economical price allows Grandis decking to be an excellent alternative to other imported hardwood's such as Garapa and Balau and is available in colours ranging from light pink to brown.