Not really. You should always pre-drill all of your screw holes to avoid splitting the wood, but pre-drilling is actually recommended by virtually all decking mills and manufacturers. You may also find that your saw blades dull more quickly from cutting hardwoods....
Tigerwood is an excellent choice for a deck! Its natural durability and beauty allows you to create the look of a hardwood floor that extends out from your house right onto your deck. There are composite decks that try to mimic the amazing look and beauty of Tigerwood...
No. While Tigerwood decking is generally a bit more expensive than softwoods like Cedar and Redwood, it is much more economical than many composite deck offerings. Tigerwood decking does provide one of the highest values of ANY decking material available on the...
Red Balau is one of our more versatile types of hardwood. It’s not as dense as Tigerwood, making it easier to cut, saw, and nail. Depending on your maintenance preferences, you can achieve two different looks with your Red Balau deck. Regular upkeep and treatments...
Like most of the lumber products we have in stock, Red Balau is resistant to decay, rot, termites, and extreme weather conditions. Red Balau also proves to be highly resistant to shrinkage and splintering, while requiring maintenance on an annual to bi-annual basis....