During the summer season, outdoor spaces are transformed into living spaces, an extension of the house.
Their layout is therefore of paramount importance, and that is why you have finally opted for a wooden terrace rather than natural stone or tiles.
Very popular for several years, this material seduces with its warm appearance, its aesthetics, but also its ease of installation and its durability.
However, there are many different types, each of which has its own characteristics.
Softwoods, friends of small budgets
Scots or maritime autoclave pine, larch, red cedar and Douglas fir are prized for terraces.
And for good reason: they are affordable (from 20 euros per m2), respectful of the environment thanks to the FSC label and often from French or European forests.
They sin on the other hand by their lifespan, which does not exceed fifteen years, and by their knots which can be salient.
Exotic woods, the chic decorative touch
Elegant, dense, very stable, naturally resistant in humid environments and non-slip, exotic woods such as teak, ipe, massanduraba, cumaru, padouk or tali have many qualities.
In a dark brown colour, ipé, originating from South America, is suitable for swimming pool decks, where the Brazilian massanduraba with its reddish brown hue will seduce with its fine grain, very comfortable underfoot.
An African wood with magnificent ruby reflections, padouk supports salt water without any problem, while golden itauba offers incomparable mechanical qualities and longevity.
If their price is relatively high (about 60 euros per m2), it is profitable in the long term, because these species are generally guaranteed for life and their maintenance is almost zero.
Downside: their environmental impact.
Hardwoods, the ethical choice
Less widespread than resinous or exotic woods, species such as oak, ash, chestnut or poplar offer a more ecological alternative, with good value for money (around 40 euros per m2).
After undergoing a process of retification, where they are heated to 200°C in order to evacuate the water, these local woods gain in stability and can be used for between twenty and thirty years.
Composite woods to make life easier
Made from a mixture of sawdust and polymer resins, composite woods are easier to maintain than solid wood (an annual sponge wipe is enough) and their appearance does not change over time.
Rot-proof, highly resistant to bad weather and knocks, they are available in a wide range of colors and finishes and are simply fixed by clip, not by screw.
Their quality can vary considerably depending on whether you opt for solid or honeycomb planks, but the top of the range can reach 90 euros per m2.
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Due to bad weather and more particularly to UV rays, the wood tends to gray outdoors.
In order for it to retain its original color, it is necessary to treat it.
Every 6 months to 1 year, apply a saturator of the desired shade or a sobering product.
To remove the dirt encrusted in the blades, use a high-pressure cleaner and bet on white vinegar to overcome the foam.
In order to be suitable for outdoor use, the wood of your terrace must have a use class IV, which guarantees its resistance to water and fungi, or even a class V if you live on the edge of the terrace. Wed.
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