What is a Balcony Decking in Singapore?
Balcony decking in Singapore in a type of outdoor balcony flooring commonly found in the balcony of condominiums. Outdoor decking floor are usually done with wood or wood-like materials. Many condominiums come with a bare balcony, or even an empty planter box. This makes many owners opt for wood decking for balcony. Balcony wooden decking can be installed both on normal tile balcony or planter box balcony, in which case, the outdoor decking floor will be supported by strong and reliable supports and legs.
Decking for balcony in Singapore are commonly done with two types of materials: balcony timber decking and balcony composite decking. Several key considerations of selecting the right balcony floor decking include the price of the balcony decking, the durability of the material of the outdoor decking floor and also the aesthetics appeal of the balcony timber decking. Balcony wooden decking may also add value to house owners if they are looking to sell or rent out their properties. For better durability and easier maintenance, we recommend composite wood material for your balcony floor decking.
How is Balcony Decking in Singapore constructed?
The first step of balcony decking installation is to do the support works. Balcony timber decking normally comes with wood support and legs, while composite wood balcony floor decking normally comes with aluminium support and legs.
After support work is done, the top outdoor decking floor will be secured to the support below. Balcony timber decking normally is secured with a nail system and composite balcony floor decking is normally secured with a clip system. For balcony timber decking, there will be a varnish coating applied to the top outdoor decking floor. For composite balcony floor decking, no coating is applied as they come pre-finished from factory.
The typical installation time for a condominium’s outdoor balcony decking is around one or two days depending on the size of the balcony decking.
Floor decking is often a need for new house owners for several reasons. Made of wood or composite wood (WPC), the idea of floor decking usually involves raising a floor to a certain required level.
Why Do We Do Floor Decking?
1. Cover planter box for safety
Many condominiums in Singapore come with a planter box in their balcony. This planter box is a big hole, typically half meter deep that may cause potential tripping hazards. House owners with kids and pets are particularly concerned about these planter boxes.
Composite (WPC) Floor Decking Covering Planter Box
2. Cover unsightly base flooring
Sometimes new house owners discover a certain outdoor area which is not aesthetically to their liking. Such an area could be concrete floor, soil ground or tile floor. At times, there is even a visible drain that is not so pleasing to see.
Wooden Floor Decking Covering Drain and Soil Ground
3. Replace existing wood decking
Wood floor decking may also deteriorate due to natural wear and tear over many years. This means that there is also a demand to redo new floor decking.
4. Cover unused Jacuzzi pool
While not many houses have a jacuzzi facility, we do get enquiries to cover jacuzzi with floor decking every year. When a new owner moves in to a new house and discovers a jacuzzi system which he does not appreciate, he would realize that covering the jacuzzi with floor decking is a cheaper solution to removing the jacuzzi system.
Composite Floor Decking Covering Jacuzzi Pool
Types Of Floor Decking
Now that we have discussed some typical reasons why one would want to consider getting a floor decking, let’s have a look at the types of floor deckings available in Singapore.
1. Composite floor decking (WPC)
Composite floor decking, or often referred to as Wood Plastic Composite (WPC), is a mixture of plastic and wood. It comes with aluminium hollow section support and is generally more lasting than other floor decking choices. For those prioritize practicality and ease of maintenance, composite floor decking would be your answer.
Composite Wood Floor Decking
2. Chengal floor decking
Chengal wood comes from Malaysia and is the most popular choice for natural wood floor decking in Singapore. Most solid wood floor decking in Singapore that you see are made of Chengal wood, varnished in dark walnut or black colour. Of all natural woods, Chengal wood is known to be one of the most lasting woods when placed outdoor. As such, it is a popular choice for floor decking.
Chengal Wood Floor Decking Surrounding Pool
3. Burmese Teak floor decking
Burmese Teak wood is considered one of the most premium woods in Singapore. Well known for its golden brown raw colour, it is at times used for outdoor floor decking as well.
Burmese Teak Wood Floor Decking for Balcony
Reach Out to Us!
If you think that floor decking can add value to your life at home, feel free to contact us via whatsapp at 86162206 or email at enquiry@sggoodwood.com.
