CHOOSING THE RIGHT WOOD FOR YOUR TERRACE
Spring has definitely settled in your garden, bringing with it the desire to transform your green haven into a little corner of paradise. If you've always dreamed of a wooden terrace but aren't sure which type of wood to choose, follow the guide! Aesthetic, warm, comfortable, and eco-friendly, wood has everything to please. However, it's essential to choose it carefully. At Hespéride, we help you bring your terrace to life with a selection of wood species with various advantages!
Pines and Softwoods
Coming from conifers, pines and softwoods charm with their light shades. Abundant in European forests, they display a tender hardness that makes them easy to work with and high durability. These characteristics justify their extensive use in wooden structures. To be used outdoors, spruce, pine, fir, or larch must have a minimum usage class of 3 or 4. This information, found on the packaging of wooden terrace boards and tiles, indicates their resistance index in humid environments. Affordable, pines and softwoods require regular maintenance to maintain their appearance over time. Only Douglas fir, naturally decay-resistant, withstands the test of time without needing care! What's more? We love their warm colors ranging from pink to reddish-brown.
Exotic Woods
Teak, Padouk, Ipé, Bamboo, Cumaru, Bangkirai: so many exotic woods that promise a journey just by pronouncing their names. Coming from distant lands in Asia or Africa, all these species are essential on a high-end terrace. Indeed, regardless of your choice, exotic woods remarkably resist weathering and extreme weather conditions. Their structure is so dense that they require no special care for protection. Ultimately, only differences in shades might influence your choice. While Ipé ranges from yellowish-brown to olive brown, Padouk has a beautiful red color. But our favorite is undoubtedly teak. This exotic wood has veins with amber reflections that warm the atmosphere at first glance. The slight downside? Being living materials, exotic woods tend to gray over time. This natural patina adds extra charm to your terrace. However, you can also decide to apply treatment to maintain their original color.
Composite Woods
If you prefer your terrace to maintain exactly the same appearance season after season, perhaps composite woods are more in line with what you're looking for. Hybrid materials that perfectly mimic wood, they offer all the aesthetic advantages of wood without its drawbacks. Foremost among these is the fact that they do not change color over time. Made from recycled wood particles mixed with polymer resins, composite woods come in a wide range of colors. So, you can create a terrace that is uniquely yours! Due to their alloy composition, composite woods are extremely robust and easy to maintain. They fear neither moisture nor insects nor temperature variations. Splinter-free and slip-resistant, they find a special place on poolside areas that aim for functionality and aesthetics. And you, what will your wooden terrace look like?
Pines and Softwoods
Coming from conifers, pines and softwoods charm with their light shades. Abundant in European forests, they display a tender hardness that makes them easy to work with and high durability. These characteristics justify their extensive use in wooden structures. To be used outdoors, spruce, pine, fir, or larch must have a minimum usage class of 3 or 4. This information, found on the packaging of wooden terrace boards and tiles, indicates their resistance index in humid environments. Affordable, pines and softwoods require regular maintenance to maintain their appearance over time. Only Douglas fir, naturally decay-resistant, withstands the test of time without needing care! What's more? We love their warm colors ranging from pink to reddish-brown.
Exotic Woods
Teak, Padouk, Ipé, Bamboo, Cumaru, Bangkirai: so many exotic woods that promise a journey just by pronouncing their names. Coming from distant lands in Asia or Africa, all these species are essential on a high-end terrace. Indeed, regardless of your choice, exotic woods remarkably resist weathering and extreme weather conditions. Their structure is so dense that they require no special care for protection. Ultimately, only differences in shades might influence your choice. While Ipé ranges from yellowish-brown to olive brown, Padouk has a beautiful red color. But our favorite is undoubtedly teak. This exotic wood has veins with amber reflections that warm the atmosphere at first glance. The slight downside? Being living materials, exotic woods tend to gray over time. This natural patina adds extra charm to your terrace. However, you can also decide to apply treatment to maintain their original color.
Composite Woods
If you prefer your terrace to maintain exactly the same appearance season after season, perhaps composite woods are more in line with what you're looking for. Hybrid materials that perfectly mimic wood, they offer all the aesthetic advantages of wood without its drawbacks. Foremost among these is the fact that they do not change color over time. Made from recycled wood particles mixed with polymer resins, composite woods come in a wide range of colors. So, you can create a terrace that is uniquely yours! Due to their alloy composition, composite woods are extremely robust and easy to maintain. They fear neither moisture nor insects nor temperature variations. Splinter-free and slip-resistant, they find a special place on poolside areas that aim for functionality and aesthetics. And you, what will your wooden terrace look like?
