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Types of Timber
We offer excellent quality sustainably sourced decking timber for DIY decking Perth wide. We have a huge range of selectively forested Aussie hardwoods and softwoods that look great and perform even better. Explore these species and more on offer below.
Pine
Clear treated pine provides the same excellent colour and performance as treated pine decking but without the presence of knots or the greenish hue of CCA treatment that can cause discoloration. It has a density rating of 550, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 1, with colour variations ranging from pale straw to yellow. It is highly popular and affordable, being one of our best selling decking options. This decking material is known for its exceptional stain-taking ability, sturdiness and durability.
Kapur
Kapur, a hardwood decking board, is imported from Indonesia. It is a DAR board, with slightly rounded corners on all four sides. Kapur boasts a density rating of 750, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 2, making it suitable for above ground use. It has a WPR colour profile, which typically appears as a light reddish-brown hue with a slight paleness. Kapur is an excellent value decking board that delivers optimal performance, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern and colour.
Ironbark
Ironbark, an Australian Eucalypt hardwood selectively sourced from NSW and QLD, produces highly durable decking boards. These boards are DAR products with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1. Their colour profile varies with a WRB rating, with hues typically ranging from light grey, red to dark brown.
Spotted Gum
Spotted Gum is an Australian hardwood selectively harvested from NSW and QLD for its distinct spotted appearance. Spotted Gum decking is DAR finished, offering high durability with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. These boards have a brown colour profile, with variations ranging from light to dark and boast a unique wavy pattern in the timber grain.
Tallow Wood
Tallow Wood is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood from South East Queensland. It is also produced as a DAR board, with a density rating of 1000, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1. Tallow Wood usually has a light coloured yellow-brown appearance.
Blackbutt
Blackbutt is another selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood sourced from NSW and QLD. It is produced as a DAR decking board, boasting a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. This hardwood has a blonde or pale colour profile.
Jarrah
Jarrah is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood, sourced from WA, Victoria and the Northern Territory. It is produced as a DAR decking board with a density rating of 800, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. Jarrah decking has a vibrant red/brown colour profile, making it an aesthetically appealing option for a deck.
Merbau
Merbau is an imported hardwood decking option, hailing from Indonesia. This type of decking is available in 90mm and 140mm wide boards and is produced as a DAR board, sometimes featuring a reeded surface on one face. With a density rating of 850, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use, Merbau performs exceptionally well. It has a distinct deep red-brown colour profile, although it may exhibit some tannin bleed when first unpacked.
River Red
River Reds are an Australian hardwood Eucalypt variety, selectively harvested from WA, NSW and QLD. They are manufactured as DAR decking boards, with a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. River Reds come in a diverse range of shades from deep to light red and brown, making them an excellent choice for adding contrast and variation to any deck.
If you’re unsure of the best timber for the job, give us a ring and talk to the experts.
DIY Decking Perth — Kit Inclusions
With a useful installation guide from Softwoods, any homeowner can install their DIY decking kit with only minimal tooling and expertise required. Every required part aside from concrete is included for you, plus the plans and elevations for submission to your council or shire. Free installation support is also provided on the phone by the Softwoods team.
Your choice of decking timber species
We offer a huge variety of soft and hardwood decking for your project.
All brackets, fixings + fasteners
There’ll be no last-minute run to the hardware store – all bits and pieces are provided.
Plans + elevations for submission to your council or shire
We’ll send you the paperwork you need to submit to have your project approved.
Posts, joists + bearers
These are all cut to size based on your specific project.
DIY Decking Kits Perth
Timber decking is found in almost every home throughout Perth. Designs and styles vary greatly, from open plan decks designed for the BBQ to enclosed verandahs and alfresco living and dining areas. If you’re looking for a company you can trust to supply the best quality DIY decking kits Perth has to offer, you’re in the right hands. We feel strongly that you should look to get the best for your home when you’re planning an addition. Using our expertise, engineering and systems, we’ll help you make sure that all aspects of your project are considered. Softwoods can provide you with a seamless experience that we feel is unrivalled in our industry.
See your project before you buy using Softwoods exclusive 3D design software Softwoods has developed a computerised design system that will process your measurements, add any features and build your structure for you on-screen allowing you to see your project exactly as it will appear – before you’ve spent a cent. The system even counts every single piece of timber, nail and bolt in the structure, so you only pay for the materials you’re using, nothing else (note: we will occasionally deliver more than the structure needs as a contingency for common areas of wastage, and pick them up when the job is done). For more information, contact us at Softwoods.
Softwoods WA
Suite 15 Plaistowe Mews
102 Railway Street
West Perth WA 6005
1300 737 465
perth@softwoods.com.au