Balcony is an extra space outside your home, usually living room, where home owners can have some time outdoors, within their own home. Many homes in Singapore are designed with balconies, and hence, the flooring for balcony needs to be done up.
Decking are usually used for balcony flooring as they can withstand the outdoor climate and exposure to sunlight and rain. Wood decking is popular in Singapore. Having a natural look, Wood decking gives your balcony a clean natural wood texture and appearance.
Wood, being a natural insulator of heat, makes it a good choice for outdoor decking. Heat resistance property is important, especially in hot climates like Singapore. The natural texture of wood also enhances comfort and makes the balcony a cozy space to spend some outdoor time in.
Good wood decking material with relatively high Janka hardness makes the decking very durable and weather resistant. Good quality wood also provides high dimensional stability to the outdoor decking.
In addition, wood can be renewed and reused over and over again. Home owners can reuse the wood decking when they move to another home in the future. This helps to preserve eco sustainability, and at the same time also makes it cost efficient in the long run.
Popular wood decking options like Chengal and Ironwood decking are commonly installed in home and even commercial projects in Singapore. The Floor Gallery is a flooring company that also provides installation of such decking services. So do contact us for more information when you need to have your balcony decking done!