Macaranduba Decking

Posted on 17 Mar 12 A new wood is rapidly replacing the traditional Balau used for decking outdoor areas. This wood is sourced from the Manilkara bidentata tree, a species of Manilkara native to a large area of northern South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Common names include balata, ausubo and this wood is known in South Africa by one of its other common names: Macaranduba / Massaranduba. The Balata...
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Composite Decking

Posted on 17 Mar 12 A wooden deck incorporated into your outdoor living area is an investment that should enhance your property and lifestyle, but should be functional and well constructed as well. The wide range of timbers available allows the creativity to create exactly the colour, feel and atmosphere required for any outdoor living area. Decking materials range from exotic woods to sustainable woods, form...
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HDPE – for outdoor furniture

Posted on 15 Apr 10 With the world-wide focus on eco-friendly products and recyclable materials, manufacturers world-wide have been researching and developing alternative materials and products that can be used effectively without impacting adversely on the earths’ environment. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is a material that is currently being used and recycled in various applications – outdoor furniture being...
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