The installation of a garden, roof or terrace deck has become an increasingly popular project for homeowners over the last 20 years.
Traditionally, softwood decking has dominated the market given its ready availability at low prices. Of late, however, there has been a shift in demand towards more attractive high quality hardwoods.
Unlike their Softwood counterparts, Hardwoods can offer a lifetime of service, even when not treated. They are also extremely attractive. Species include Oak, Massaranduba, Balau and Ipe, which has proven particularly popular.
Ipe is native to South America, where locals refer to it as 'Ironwood' given its outstanding durability, density and natural resistance to both insect and fungal attacks. It features rich, dark grains which offer a contemporary, luxurious finish and boasts eye-catching colour variations, with sparks of red, green and brown.
"Ipe meets the needs of those with a taste for higher end products," explained Zac Soudain of Round Wood of Mayfield, who specialise in Quality Oak and Decking Products. "It has been in particular demand since last season and at times it is challenging to source sufficient quantities.
"There has definitely been a flight to quality, particularly amongst designers, architects and developers who are keen achieve to achieve that sought after look that only hardwoods provide."
For more information, please contact Round of Mayfield. 01435 860 888 or visit www.roundwood.com
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