Product Information

• 140mm x 20mm Balau decking boards
• Smooth both faces
• Eased edges
• Extremely dense & durable hardwood
• Naturally resistant to insect and fungal attack
• Can be fitted using ArchiDeck hidden deck fastenings

Board Lengths
Our 140mm Balau boards are generally between two and six metres in lengths. Precise stocks do vary, but we will always do our best to match your required tally.

Board Details
Our Balau boards tend to range from light through to dark brown. When the different shades are fitted together, an impressive and contemporary look that is particularly striking in the wet is achieved. Grading guidelines allow for Balau to contain microscopic holes known as pinworm – these are in no way detrimental to the structure of the timber.

Fitting Methods

• Face Screwing: The traditional method. Simply screw through the face of the board into your sub-frame, plugging the hole if required. We recommend 400mm centre to centre joist spacing.
• ArchiDeck Hidden Fastenings: A recent innovation that allows you to lay your hardwood decking boards without the need for unsightly face screws. Each ArchiDeck clip screws into your sub-frame and then slots into the side of adjoining boards. Clip 'AD-006' should be used with Balau as this automatically provides the required spacing. We can pre-groove your decking boards for use with ArchiDecks or you have the option of using a biscuit jointer on site.

Fitting Information
Whilst Balau is an extremely stable hardwood, we recommend that you leave a 6mm gap between each board. Being a natural product there will be some expansion and shrinkage in certain climates, but this is not likely to be noticed by the human eye. Please note that as hardwood specialists, we do not stock softwood for sub-frames. We recommend that you source this from a standard timber merchant.

Finishing Methods

• Decking oil: The most common finish for any hardwood deck. This product contains UV filters to delay the silvering process that strong sunlight causes in any hardwood.
• Anti slip decking oil: This product is specifically designed to apply a gritted finish onto your deck for extra traction & friction.

Balau Balustrading
We offer a unique range of decking components to complement your deck including Balau handrail, baserail, posts, spindles and infill. For more information, visit our Decking Components section.

Balau Decking Boards
Balau is a hardwood native to Asia where, given its durability, it is widely used within the construction industry. Over recent years it has significantly increased in popularity in both Europe and America, with high end customers recognizing the attributes that make it particularly suitable for use in decking. Its colouration has also brought it to the fore of the market, as its light to mid browns give it an eye-catching, contemporary look, particularly when wet.