{"id":3983,"date":"2023-04-27T16:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/senza-categoria\/wood-decking-a-parquet-for-all-seasons\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T16:00:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:00:15","slug":"wood-decking-a-parquet-for-all-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/advice\/wood-decking-a-parquet-for-all-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood decking: a parquet for all seasons?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although outdoor parquet or wood decking is one of the design trends of 2023 and has a long history of success, it is important to consider, before making a final choice, that this type of flooring could also present some drawbacks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Even though its name evokes the image of a bridge, wood decking can be subject to deterioration<\/strong> due to weather conditions<\/strong> such as rain and snow, requiring constant care to maintain its elegance and naturalness<\/strong>, and it might not be the most suitable material for those seeking a practical and low-maintenance solution for their outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n

Maintenance of wood decking<\/h2>\n

Durability and longevity are essential for wood decking, as this type of outdoor flooring must withstand weather conditions and last a long time in the<\/strong>
\nlong run<\/strong>. Typically, wood decking is made from hardy woods like teak<\/strong>, which is the preferred material for ensuring high performance, but other varieties such as ash, larch, or iroko are also used. <\/p>\n

It is important to note, however, that despite the strong resistance<\/strong> of the materials used, wood decking is not exempt from periodic and constant care<\/strong> to ensure good preservation over time and, often, is not actually the most cost-effective choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We can say that whether wood decking has a ribbed<\/strong> or smooth<\/strong> surface, it will need regular treatments to prevent structural damage, as well as the appearance of splinters<\/strong>, which can be dangerous for those who enjoy walking barefoot by the pool or in the yard, and to ensure the perfect alignment of the boards.<\/p>\n

During installation, it is also crucial to ensure that the flooring has an adequate slope<\/strong> to facilitate rainwater drainage and that proper ventilation is provided to prevent excessive humidity<\/strong> and mold<\/strong>; otherwise, wood decking could deteriorate very quickly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In any case, it is important to know that regardless of the material chosen and the installation procedures, outdoor wood will inevitably undergo changes<\/strong>: it will tend to gray, and the boards will expand due to temperature changes, which is why periodic care is recommended.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, wood decking requires constant attention to remain in good condition, and this is why in certain situations, new composite wood material technologies<\/strong> are preferred, such as those used for our EXTERNO<\/strong> collection, which furnish outdoor spaces with high aesthetic impact and extreme robustness.<\/p>\n

Decking: a perfect outdoor parquet. Indeed, for EXTERNO <\/h2>\n

Among Woodco’s collections, the EXTERNO<\/strong><\/a> range stands out as a line of sure aesthetic impact and at the same time very durable<\/strong>. EXTERNO is a range of outdoor flooring made entirely of eco-sustainable composite material based on wood flour and high-density recycled polyethylene. <\/p>\n

It is robust, thanks to the co-extruded Extrashield cover technology, which protects against UV rays and other weather conditions, yet it leaves nothing to be desired in terms of the warmth and comfort<\/strong> sensations that quality parquet can convey.<\/p>\n

The Extrashield coating further enhances the resistance of the boards to all types of stains and mold, but it also has anti-slip<\/strong> and, above all, anti-splinter<\/strong> effects.<\/p>\n

Moreover, it makes maintenance even easier by eliminating the need for any treatment after installation<\/strong> and during the product’s lifespan, unlike traditional wood decking.<\/p>\n

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A wide variety of decking styles<\/h2>\n

Designed to withstand impacts, stains, and exuberant nature, EXTERNO is available in Light Brown, Dark Grey, Ipe, Teak, Antique shades, and in three surface types: ribbed, sanded, brushed.<\/p>\n

The naturalness and realism of the grains and colors, the quality of the surface effects, and the impeccable workmanship of the planks ensure, in fact, a high-profile aesthetic result<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its exclusive patented Techno fastening system<\/strong> can halve installation times compared to traditional approaches because it does not require pre-drilling of the joists during assembly and is designed to be easily adjusted or rectified. It is available both in the aforementioned Extrashield version, with a thickness of 22.5 millimeters, and in the Traditional version, with a greater thickness of 24.2 millimeters. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although outdoor parquet or wood decking is one of the design trends of 2023 and has a long history of success, it is important to consider, before making a final choice, that this type of flooring could also present some drawbacks. Even though its name evokes the image of a bridge, wood decking can be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3984,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[306],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3983\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodco.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}