Tradewinds
Well-Known Member
Just curious.
Many marinas use (ribbed) balau timber for their walkways.
It seems pretty good in terms of wear - to my mind perhaps more durable than teak. The yellow version is quite teak-like in appearance.
Has anybody here had experience of using it for decking a boat (non-structural)? If so, does it take a bend as in a swept deck? Plusses/minuses?
It's a lot cheaper than teak too.
Might have a small project where I could use it - it would save a few pennies.
Many marinas use (ribbed) balau timber for their walkways.
It seems pretty good in terms of wear - to my mind perhaps more durable than teak. The yellow version is quite teak-like in appearance.
Has anybody here had experience of using it for decking a boat (non-structural)? If so, does it take a bend as in a swept deck? Plusses/minuses?
It's a lot cheaper than teak too.
Might have a small project where I could use it - it would save a few pennies.