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Timber Decking
Timber decking boards in Yellow Balau hardwood, cedar, Ecowood and factory finished MicroShades, with the length chosen on each product page. Choose a dense hardwood that lasts 20 years or more, or a lighter, more affordable softwood, with joists, pedestals, screws and oils to match. Everything is stocked in our warehouse and delivered across Ireland.
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Timber Decking Boards for Sale in Ireland
Timber decking gives you the warmth, grain and feel of real wood underfoot, and it can be sanded and refinished over its life. We stock four timber decking ranges, from affordable engineered softwood to dense tropical hardwood, all stocked in our warehouse and delivered across Ireland.
Our Timber Decking Ranges
Choose by look, durability and how much finishing you want to do on site, then choose the length on the product page: longer boards mean fewer joints on long runs, and a length that matches your deck, or divides into it, cuts waste.
Yellow Balau Hardwood Decking
Yellow Balau is the one to choose for a long lasting hardwood deck that takes heavy foot traffic. It is Durability Class 1 and dense, at around 930 kg/m³, with a service life of 20 to 25 years. The boards are 145×21 mm, in a smooth/grooved profile or a non-slip one.
Cedar Decking
Cedar is light, stable and finely grained, with a warm honey colour, and it makes a premium softwood deck that is comfortable underfoot. Choose the 90×40 mm board for a finer, more detailed look, or the wider 140×40 mm board to cover ground faster.
Ecowood Decking
Ecowood is the way to cover a larger area on a tighter budget. It is kiln dried and ready to lay from the pack, with a clean, even finish, in 145×28 mm boards that are smooth on both faces.
MicroShades Decking
MicroShades arrives factory finished, so there is no treatment step on site: the deck looks finished from day one and you can use it straight away. The boards are 144×32 mm, with one smooth face and one grooved.
Hardwood or Softwood Decking?
Hardwood decking boards such as Yellow Balau are denser and harder wearing, and naturally more resistant to rot, so they last longest, often 20 years or more. Softwood and engineered boards such as cedar and Ecowood are lighter, easier to cut and fix, and more affordable, typically lasting 10 to 15 years or more with good detailing and regular oiling.
How Much Does Timber Decking Cost?
Timber decking prices depend on three things:
- Species: Ecowood is the most affordable, cedar and MicroShades sit in the middle, and hardwood costs the most but lasts the longest.
- Board size: wider, thicker boards cost more each but cover more deck.
- What goes underneath: joists, pedestals, screws and oil.
To compare ranges fairly, look at the coverage on each product page, which is the area each board covers, rather than the price per board. Enter your deck size in the calculator on the product page and it works out the boards you need. When you add them to your cart, the fixings and extras are added automatically, so you see the full cost of the deck before you order.
Timber vs Composite Decking
Timber gives you real wood character and a lower starting cost, and needs oiling to look its best. Composite decking costs more at the start but needs almost no maintenance. Many customers compare both before they decide.
Building a Timber Deck
- Lay boards on decking joists at no more than 400 mm centres for a garden deck, and 300 mm or less for heavier loads.
- Give the deck a slight fall of about 1:80 away from the house so water runs off.
- Leave a 5 to 6 mm gap between boards and keep the space under the deck ventilated.
- On uneven slabs or roofs, use adjustable decking pedestals under the joists.
- Use A2 or A4 stainless steel screws, never galvanised or mild steel, and pre-drill hardwood.
Everything that goes under the boards is in our decking substructures range.
Oiling Timber Decking
Left bare, every timber deck weathers to silver grey within the first year or so. Most people oil their deck once a year to keep its colour, help it shed water and reduce movement, with a deck oil matched to the species. See our wood oils and stains.
Frequently Asked Questions About Timber Decking
How much does timber decking cost?
It depends on the species, the board size and what goes underneath. Compare ranges by the coverage on each product page rather than the price per board. When you add boards to your cart, the fixings and extras are added automatically, so you see the full cost of the deck before you order.
How long does timber decking last in Ireland?
With good installation and regular oiling, hardwood decking such as Yellow Balau can last 20 years or more. Softwood and engineered boards typically last 10 to 15 years or more. Drainage, ventilation under the deck and regular oiling make the biggest difference.
What is the difference between hardwood and softwood decking?
Hardwoods such as Yellow Balau are denser, harder wearing and naturally more resistant to rot, so they last longer and cost more. Softwoods such as cedar and Ecowood are lighter, easier to work and more affordable.
What screws should I use for timber decking?
Use stainless steel A2 or A4 screws or ringshank nails. Never use galvanised or mild steel with Cedar or Yellow Balau, as the natural tannins react and leave dark streaks. Pre-drill near board ends on softwoods, and at every fixing on dense Yellow Balau.
Do timber decking boards need oiling?
Yes, for the best result. Without oil every timber deck weathers to silver grey and the surface dries out. Most people oil once a year to protect the boards, hold the colour and reduce movement. See our wood oils and stains.
Will my timber decking go grey?
Yes, if it is left untreated. Cedar and Ecowood silver over twelve to eighteen months and Yellow Balau over its first year. To keep the original warm colour, apply a UV-protective oil within the first few months and refresh it as the product page recommends.
Can I paint or varnish timber decking?
It is best not to. Film-forming paint, varnish and general-purpose stains flake off oily Cedar within a couple of seasons and won’t bond properly to dense Yellow Balau. A penetrating oil from our oils and stains protects the wood from within instead.
How far apart should joists be under timber decking?
Our joist guidance is a maximum of 400 mm centres for residential timber decking and 300 mm or less for heavier loads, with a slight fall of 1:80 for drainage. Composite boards need closer spacing. See our decking joists.
Which timber decking can I lay without treating it first?
MicroShades arrives factory-finished, so there is no on-site treatment step, and Ecowood is kiln-dried and ready to install from the pack. Cedar and Yellow Balau are naturally resistant to rot and decay, so they don’t need treating to last, but left bare they weather to silver grey, so most people oil them. See our wood oils and stains.
Which timber decking profiles do you stock?
Yellow Balau comes in smooth/grooved and a non-slip profile, MicroShades in smooth/grooved, Ecowood in 145×28 mm boards and Cedar in 90×40 mm and 140×40 mm boards. Choose the length on each product page.