Manufacturers of building materials over the past few years have achieved colossal heights. The assortment of the construction market almost every month is supplemented by innovative novelties, which are designed to realize the most attractive and comfortable design ideas. But, despite the fact that today almost all natural materials have got artificial analogs, natural wood is rightfully considered a leader, both in internal and external decoration. But if with a skilful approach inside the premises wood can be used in kind, then in the process of improving open spaces this material needs additional treatments. Whatever the design attractiveness of the tree, it has many drawbacks, including fragility and exposure to external influences. However, the masters managed to combine natural beauty and man-made practicality, so that a very interesting and useful product called a terrace board appeared on the construction market. According to the manufacturers, this material has no competitors due to its technical and operational characteristics, which significantly expands the field of its application.
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What's so unusual about the terraced board? What does this material look like and where is it used? The answers to these questions are provided by "House of Dreams" in today's publication.
Decking board - material for decks and piers
If you judge by name, then a terraced board is a board that is used to cover terraces, in particular, open ones. However, not all so simple. In the composition of this board there is not only wood, but also polymer raw materials, due to which it is characterized by high wear resistance and strength. The idea of combining wood and polymer components originally belonged to developers from the US who worked to make the coating for ship decks more practical and durable. What we call a "terrace board" in English is defined by the term "decking", which in literal translation means "formwork".The difference in terms is due to the fact that our experts have significantly expanded the scope of the material, introducing it into the design of personal gardens, as well as terraces.
Deck terracing board
Beautiful terrace from the terrace board
Porch from the terrace board Photo
The process of creating a terraced board is based on a strict formula, according to which the percentage of wood and plastic should be 60:40.It is this ratio that makes it possible to increase the strength of wood and to get rid of its technical imperfections while retaining an aesthetic value. In simple words, the terrace board does not externally differ from the natural flooring, but it has all the advantages of an artificial material. Due to this feature, the terrace board is used both in technical areas( decks, piers, moorings) and in residential areas( terraces, garden paths, a zone near the pool, a pond, etc.).
Wooden deck
Porch and steps from the terrace board
Laying of the terrace board near the pool
Advantages of the terrace board
The practical value of the terrace board is manifested in the following:
- durability;
- high strength;
- ability to withstand large temperature changes;
- moisture resistance;
- resistance to exposure to ultraviolet rays;
- invulnerability to mechanical impact;
- no conditions for rotting and drying;
- invulnerability to pests;
- no slip;
- simple installation method;
- easy care.
In addition, the surface of the terrace board does not need to be treated with additional protective compounds or covered with paint and varnish mixtures.
Fastening of the terraced board photo
Fastening of the terraced board photo
The masters managed to achieve such attractive technical characteristics not only due to the use of polymeric materials, but also due to the fact that special timber is used in board production. First of all, we are talking about varieties of wood with a high content of essential oils( conifers), which are characterized by good moisture resistance and strength. Also often in the production of a terrace board, raw materials are used from exotic species of wood( Masaranduba, Ipe, Kumaru, Tika, etc.), which are invulnerable to precipitation and temperature changes.
Fastening for terraced board
In addition to technical advantages, the terrace board attracts designers due to its natural and laconic appearance. Depending on the method of creation, the surface of this type of flooring can be smooth or corrugated. Also, additional pigments are often added to the material, which makes it possible to vary the spectrum of its shades.
How to fix the terrace board
All these advantages contribute to the fact that the terrace board is a huge area of application. This material is ideal for the design of any areas located in the open space. For example, a board for terraces can often be seen in the landscape design of country houses, starting from garden paths and ending with the contours of reservoirs. In addition, the material can be used in the interior of a bath, sauna, pool or balcony.
Summer terrace from a terraced board photo
Than to cover a terrace board
Finishing of a terrace board
Decking board for a bath
Installation and maintenance of a terraced board
The installation of a terraced board does not require special building skills. The edges of the board are equipped with grooves and protrusions, so the styling does not cause significant difficulties. This kind of flooring is perfectly amenable to drilling and slicing, which makes it possible to design sections of any shape and size.
To ensure that the material has served you as long as possible, the wizard recommends placing it on a pre-leveled and sand-treated or gravel plot. To divert water to the base in the design area, you need to give a slight bias.
Fastening for the terraced board
Laying of the terraced board
technology As the flooring from the terraced board is invulnerable to external factors, it does not require special maintenance. However, to update the appearance, as well as to improve strength, experts advise treating it with special parquet oil every 3-4 years.
Terrace and porch from the terrace board photo
The terrace board is a perfect assistant in creating an attractive and durable landscape design. The only drawback of this material is its high cost. But considering that the service life of the flooring is not one decade, its value does not seem so high.
