Merbau as a Decking Product

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MrMac

ACT

49 posts

MrMac

ACT, 49 posts

21 Sep 2018 2:35pm

Just wondering if anyone has very tried using merbau as a replacement decking product. I have had experience with it in outdoor furniture and recently in building a balustrade on a deck on a property. Generally have found it to be a robust product that has very little expansion and contraction. Interested if anyone has ever thought of using on a boat deck.

UncleBob

NSW

1311 posts

UncleBob

NSW, 1311 posts

21 Sep 2018 2:49pm

MrMac said..
Just wondering if anyone has very tried using merbau as a replacement decking product. I have had experience with it in outdoor furniture and recently in building a balustrade on a deck on a property. Generally have found it to be a robust product that has very little expansion and contraction. Interested if anyone has ever thought of using on a boat deck.

Hi, I reckon that the tannin stains from it when it gets wet would definitely kill that idea.

Cheers Rob.

valo

NSW

309 posts

valo

NSW, 309 posts

21 Sep 2018 4:15pm

UncleBob said..

Hi, I reckon that the tannin stains from it when it gets wet would definitely kill that idea.

Cheers Rob.

I second that!

woko

NSW

1802 posts

woko

NSW, 1802 posts

21 Sep 2018 7:43pm

Was a bit concerned about the merbau bleeding, need something to make ratlines out of because some goose ( yep I was the only one onboard ) let the mizzen peak halyard unreave. I have been up there with a ladder but that's a bit weird.
Does merbau keep bleeding forever or does it seal itself up with a bit of age ?

Karsten

NSW

331 posts

Karsten

NSW, 331 posts

21 Sep 2018 11:08pm

There is a liquid coating available from specialist paint shops that stops the bleeding and allows you to stain exterior Merbau decking.
But Merbau is denser and thus significantly heavier than Teak, so a Merbau deck will raise your COG.

surfnkiteall

64 posts

surfnkiteall

WA, 64 posts

21 Sep 2018 9:18pm

I have a Mix of Merbau and a timber from Sumbawa called Arunanna for horn cleats.The Merbau bled a little but sealed itself very quickly.They are robust and are still holding up well after 15 years in full sun, bare wood.The Arunanna is hands down best but obviously you wont be able to source that.Recycled aged teak may have made its way here and that has worked very well on my decks.

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