
5. Exterior wood cladding
Choosing the right wood species for your deck is the first decision to make. The choice should be based on three factors: budget, aesthetics and climate resistance.
Exotic woods are not for the budget-conscious, so select simple but resistant woods like spruce and pine.
The color of the wood deck can also be a feature to be taken into account when choosing a wood species.
Choose a species adapted or treated to suit the region's climate.
The depth of preservative impregnation is determined by risk classes defined according to the wood's use. The four main classes are :
class 1: wood always sheltered, no humidification possible ;
class 2: wood always protected from the elements, possible dampening by occasional condensation;...
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- Testing floor coverings – Determination of slip resistance, wet surfaces for bare feet – Walking method – Inclined plane - DIN 51097 - Novembre 1992
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