Both profiles are 19mm thick Select Grade kiln-dried Merbau decking. The main difference is the board width. 90×19mm provides a more traditional decking-board appearance, while 140×19mm creates a wider-board look with fewer boards required across the deck.

Yes. Merbau Select Grade KD decking can be available in both random lengths and set lengths, depending on the product. Set-length boards can make planning and installation easier, while random lengths can provide flexibility and may help reduce unnecessary cutting and wastage.

Merbau decking is available in different surface profiles, including smooth, reeded and DPR profiles, depending on the product. The choice is primarily an aesthetic and application preference, so customers should check the individual product specification for the exact profile supplied.

Select Grade refers to the appearance and quality selection of the timber, while KD (Kiln Dried) means the timber has been dried under controlled conditions to reduce moisture content and improve dimensional stability. As natural timber, individual boards can still contain variations in colour and natural characteristics.

Merbau is a dense, naturally durable hardwood that has long been used for outdoor decking. Its combination of durability, strength and rich natural colour makes it a popular choice for residential and commercial outdoor areas. Proper installation, ventilation, drainage and ongoing maintenance remain important for long-term performance.

Spotted Gum is an Australian hardwood valued for its strength, natural durability and distinctive grain and colour variation. It can provide a more contemporary Australian hardwood appearance while offering the natural character that many homeowners prefer over manufactured decking products.

Manilkara is a dense tropical hardwood with a naturally rich appearance and good durability characteristics. It is an option for customers looking for a hardwearing natural timber deck with a distinctive hardwood appearance, subject to the appropriate application, sourcing and installation requirements.

Yellow Balau, also known as Bangkirai in some markets, is a dense hardwood traditionally used for outdoor applications. It offers a rich natural timber appearance, substantial feel and good durability, making it an option for customers seeking a premium hardwood decking aesthetic.

Blackbutt is an Australian hardwood known for its warm golden to honey tones, attractive grain and structural strength. It provides a distinctly Australian hardwood appearance and can develop additional character as it naturally weathers over time.

Beach Blonde is suited to customers looking for a lighter, contemporary timber aesthetic rather than the deeper red-brown appearance associated with species such as Merbau. Its natural variation gives each deck an individual appearance while retaining the warmth and texture of real timber.

Natural timber provides something manufactured decking cannot completely replicate: real timber grain, texture, variation and character. Every board is naturally different, giving a timber deck an organic appearance that changes subtly with age and exposure.

Timber is a naturally renewable material, whereas composite decking is generally manufactured from a combination of synthetic and/or processed materials. For customers who prefer natural, renewable building materials, responsibly sourced timber can be an attractive choice. The environmental impact ultimately depends on the timber's source, manufacturing, transport and the particular composite product being compared.

Composite decking can offer reduced routine maintenance, but many people choose natural timber specifically for its authentic appearance, feel and ability to age naturally. Timber can also be sanded, refinished, repaired and recoated, allowing its appearance to be renewed rather than simply replaced when its surface changes over time.

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