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  1. 31st January 2007, 10:10 AM #1
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    Hi all

    I am looking at building a low deck off the house (260mm in height) and will be 3.7m x 5.8m in size.

    I live in Townsville where the temp. is quite hot in the summer and will possibly get a lot of rain in the wet season. (if there is still such a thing)

    Can anyone recommend a good reasonable quality hardwood that is not to hard on the hip pocket for the actual decking.

    Thanks

    Pat
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  3. 31st January 2007, 10:31 AM #2
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    Hardwood decking (approx 80 x 19mm) will cost you about 4 to 6 bucks a lineal metre whereas treated pine will cost 2 to 3 bucks a lineal metre for the same size.....

    Which hardwood you picks tends to depend on what you can source locally - ask about at your local suppliers as to what is available then let us know
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    Masara. Cat 1 Hardwood decking (jarrah is only Cat 3) around 3.50 a lineal metre.
    Dark red when finished. Very dense. Drill before nailing.
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    Thanks for the comments guys..much appreciated. Pat
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  6. 4th February 2007, 11:52 AM #5
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    Hey there Pat, there is a good supply of spotted gum in your area. It's generaly used for decking. DC1 in above ground situations. If buying locally you should find it for around the $3.50 L/m mark plus Johny Howards bit.

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    Pat,
    I haven't built any decks for a few years now, but Kwila is a good choice although it can tend to split sometimes. Coming from New Guinea, which is probably closer than a lot of southern suppliers it compares favourably pricewise. Lovely red colour also.

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    I just built a deck with Belian (an african hardwood). I paid $2.90 per metre. It is hard and has an odd smell, I've oiled it with spa'n deck and its come up okay.
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