The Best Decking Material on the Market

There are tons of decking materials on the market. Composite, recycled, reclaimed, vinyl, natural. Sorting through the dizzying amount of choices can be overwhelming and confusing. It may surprise you but with all the materials on the market the best decking material is still wood. But this isn't just any wood - it's teak wood.

History and Qualities

Teak is one of the most sought-after and durable of all woods. Originally from the areas of torrential rainfall, teak has an impressive ability to stand up to the elements. For more than 13 hundred years teak wood has been the preferred material for shipbuilders and woodworkers because of its legendary resistance to rot. The HMS Trincomalee, the oldest British warship still afloat, was constructed of teak almost two hundred years ago. The extraordinary fact that this ship is still afloat after centuries of being submerged in water is a testament to teak's remarkable durability.

Uses

It's popularity as a construction material for boat decks makes teak an obvious choice when it comes to decking material for a home. What makes teak wood wonderful and especially fascinating is it's exceptional ability to resist moisture, termites, acid and fungus. The unique resin content in teak is also responsible for it's ability to resist the natural warping and cracking that can occur over the life of most other decks. Teak also possesses a remarkable amount of silica that gives teak decking boards a natural non-slip coating and teak looks great even when not treated with oil or varnish.

Considerations

When it comes to choosing a decking material it's important to look for a material that is both durable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Because teak is highly sought after there are some environmental concerns, such as the disappearance of rare old-growth teak. However, the demand has led to eco-friendly growth in sustainable plantation production.

If you want a beautiful deck that doesn't require constant maintenance choose teak wood. Teak is the best material on the market because of it's natural beauty, durability and because it requires minimal maintenance. With teak you'll be sure to get your money's worth.

Vanessa Po definitely has an eye for beauty and her heart fluttered the first time she saw a teak wood patio. After doing extensive research on decking materials she soon discovered that teak was not only stunningly beautiful but it was also eco-friendly and incredibly durable. She wrote this article in hopes that it would bring about her vision of a more beautiful world...with teak wood patios everywhere! =)

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