The most important room of the house is not a room at all, or even in the house. It’s the deck. A new or improved deck adds so much value, charm, and usability to your yard. A good deck allows you to be both inside and outside at the same time. You can experience all the advantages of wood flooring and shade from the harsh sun, combined with the liberating openness of the outdoors. It is a retreat from the office. A fresh space to dine. The perfect spot to watch the sunset. A place for thinking and a place for entertaining. A place for doing everything or nothing at all.

Choosing decking timber is an important decision. You’ll need to think about potential wear and tear, maintenance, and look and feel. We have two types of timber to choose from: Pine (softwood) and Kwila (hardwood)

Kwila timber (Hard Wood)

The main type of hardwood for decks in New Zealand is Kwila. It’s more expensive than pine because it’s stronger and usually imported. It can handle weight, is resistant to termites, and lasts long.

Kwila is an attractive timber – looking more like indoor flooring than outside decking. Its colour ranges from light to a deep reddish-brown.

Treated pine (Soft Wood)

Treated pine is a popular choice of softwood in New Zealand. That’s because it’s low-maintenance, nice looking, cheap, and high-quality.

While pine’s pretty strong, it’s not as tough as hardwood. So you’ll need to think about the load it can take, and be aware that it can dent and scratch easily.

New pine is yellow or white in colour with slightly darker knots. With age, it fades into a rustic, silver shade.

Pricing

Enter The length and width of the deck you require, as well as the type of wood you would like (Pine or Kwila) to get an instant pricing estimate.