Chris Grylls from Woodoc shares
some pointers on patio furniture
and deck care:- Apply a UV- and water-resistant protective
coating to all exterior wood. - Prolong the life of the protective coating by
applying a weatherproof penetrating wax. - Wipe water from flat surfaces before
they’re exposed to the sun for long periods. - Reduce wear and tear by keeping decks
clear of grit and dust.
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(^3) DECKING
DECOR
Trend: Au naturel
Decking has adopted a more contemporary
look. ‘Designwise, architectural style
applications with multiple tiers, curved
features, built-in seating and walls to define
various areas are popular,’ says Joburg
landscape designer Craig de Necker.
Products with a weathered patina are
popping up everywhere. ‘Instead of varnish,
decks are being treated with a high-quality
wood sealant for a natural silver-grey finish,’
says Deidre Causton, also a landscape
designer. ‘For decking it’s important to
use high-quality timber such as garapa
or massaranduba. Both these Brazilian
timbers work well in our climate.’
Trend: Lookalike
Wood-replica porcelain tiles prove that
parquet floors and decking no longer
have to be made of timber. A palette of
silver greys and rich browns creates a
rustic, lived-in feel, while saw marks,
‘wooden’ knots and grain make the
products look authentic. They’re also
very easy to maintain.
SOLUTIONS IN THE MARKET FOR
Blendart Mixed
Glazed Porcelain
Tile (150×1 200mm)
R690/m^2 , Italtile.
INSET Soft Cream
tiles R512/m^2 ,
Womag. RIGHT
AND FAR RIGHT
If you go with
traditional decking,
choose durable
timber that is
suited to South
African conditions.
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