Timber Decking
can be harnessed in a myriad of ways: as portion of garden
landscaping, to expand the living space of houses and as an
alternative solution to stone based structures such as patios. Decks
are manufactured from composite lumber, treated lumber, aluminium,
composite material, teak, western red cedar, ipe, mahogany and other
hardwoods and recycled planks made from high density polystyrene
(PS), polyethylene (HDPE) and PET plastic as well as wood fiber and
mixed plastics. There are also artificial decking products options
and it’s often referred to as “wood plastic composites” or WPC.
These days, wood plastic composites or WPC are known by their
different brands like Ecornboard, Azek, Trex etc.
Decking
are also suitable for indoor and hardwood floorings. This technique
creates a continuous flow from the outdoor to an indoor space and has
become a popular style for many home renovation projects of today.
The decking and hardwood timber flooring provides a natural option
into creating a unified appearance.
The
charm of natural elements in designing a home is lasting and
according to studies made, Australian timber remains one of the best
and most desired materials for domestic deck and veranda structure.
To lessen the risk of losing your property during bushfire and other
natural calamities, builders and homeowners as well as professional
landscaping artists should follow the existing rules and all year
round maintenance procedures.
To achieve a great
quality timber
decking
structure, the GHD Senior Consultant for Bushfire Management, Mr.
Dominic Adshead advises homeowners and timber flooring professionals
the importance of complying with existing measures. "New
structures must comply with the requirements of the Australian
Standard (AS3959 -2009) Building in Bushfire Prone Areas. However, as
part of wider property protection measures, there are a number of
steps you can take to protect your existing veranda before and during
the fire season to reduce the impacts of direct flames as well as
wind driven embers that may be carried significant distances.”
Adshead further adds "Landscaping around decks and verandas, for
example, plays a significant role. Shrubs planted adjacent to a house
or structure in a fire act as 'ladder fuels', allowing a ground fire
to travel up into the shrub and then into the wall or roof of the
house or structure. These plants should be trimmed back or removed,
particularly those next to an opening such as a window,"
When
constructed correctly, homes that have expanded with timber Flooring Perth
will achieve a unique character aside from the beautiful aesthetics
that it provides. Timber or wood decking doesn’t only look great
with floorings as roof and observation decking is also fast gaining
popularity not only in Australia but in many other countries as well.
So
if you plan to renovate your home or build a house that is more
adaptable to the environment, then you must consider timber or wood
decking to make your home more appealing, stronger and long lasting
to combat the rigors of nature. Less maintenance, easy installation
and construction it certainly makes house building so much easier.
