Category: Maintenance

Robin Wilson

How to Wash Your Kayu® Exterior Siding?

How to Wash Your Kayu® Tropical Hardwood Exterior Siding? If you want to give your home more curb appeal, one great way to start is by giving your Kayu® exterior siding a thorough cleaning. An exterior that sparkles in the sun can make a world of difference. When to pressure wash? Kayu® Tropical Hardwood Siding is typically strong enough to withstand pressure washing. But before you head to the home improvement store, consider just how dirty your house is. It’s best to start with the lightest, gentlest cleaning method that

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Hardwood Decking With Proven Low Maintenance

Are you looking for a deck you can have installed and never have to maintain?  During your search for this “perfect” maintenance free decking, you have probably become very familiar with composite decking, PVC decking, plastic, recycled, fiber, etc.; hearing each company claim theirs is the most maintenance free.  Low maintenance may be the truth in some cases, but with composite, PVCs etc., being fairly new to the market, how long do we really know these very low maintenance options will last?  How long will the deck even last? With

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Time to Clean your Deck

Unless your deck has never been exposed to the elements or had anyone set foot on it, sooner or later it will need to be cleaned.  This is true of any decking material, whether it be PVC, composite, pressure treated, domestic wood or exotic hardwood.  Just think of how your car would look like if it had never been washed… Cleaning your deck doesn’t have to be strenuous or time consuming.  Cleaning once a year is a good idea, twice is even better. Lightly pressure washing on a low setting,

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25 Year Warranty for KAYU Batu

We are so confident in the performance of our KAYU Batu (Red Balau) hardwood decking, we back it with a 25 year limited warranty.  Gorgeous color, extreme durability, low maintenance…. guaranteed.    

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Very Low Maintenance Decking

There seems to be a big misconception that the only options for minimal maintenance decking are composites and PVCs.  KAYU Batu (Red Balau) is not only one of the easiest decking materials available to maintain, it will also outlast most of the big name composite and PVC decking brands.  Simply sweep as needed, gently pressure wash once or twice a year and you are good to go.  No need to seal or stain, just allow to weather to a gorgeous silver patina color.  Or if you prefer to keep the

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KAYU Hardwood vs. Composite Decking

There are many reasons why KAYU Hardwood Decking is a superior choice to composite decking for your new outdoor living space. This article describes just a few reasons why making the choice between a beautiful KAYU Hardwood Deck and a synthetic deck is much easier than you may have previously thought. Composite Decking is Not Maintenance-Free There is a myth that composite decking is maintenance free and will last forever. Several lawsuits have been filed over the years, where several customers alleged that mold, mildew and other black spots developed

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Cleaning and Staining Your New KAYU Hardwood Deck

Your beautiful new KAYU deck has just been installed and now it’s time for you to learn how to sustain its beauty. Like most things outdoor, your deck will be exposed to the elements, including sun, rain, snow and humidity. With just a few easy steps you can keep your deck looking immaculate for many years to come. There are a few different methods for cleaning your KAYU deck. Many people have reported excellent results using a pressure washer, while others have had good luck using oxygen bleach. If your

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Sustainable Forest Management

The earth is 70% water and 30% land. Tropical rainforest covers 7% of the world’s landmass, representing 1.7% of the earth’s surface. The tropical rainforest contains more than half the flora and fauna in the world and is an important factor in the conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen. But tropical rainforest is not alone in assuring the globe’s environmental balance: boreal and temperate forests are no less inportant and so are the world’s oceans. While the tropical rainforest can be found in 85 countries around the world (FAO), 90%

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Tongue & Groove Flooring Installation Recommendations

Properly installing your new KAYU tongue and groove flooring is extremely crucial for long lasting performance. Sealing Be mindful of excess moisture in the air.  KAYU Batu and KAYU Dark Red Meranti (commonly referred to as Mahogany) T&G are kiln dried but can still absorb moisture. When using your KAYU T&G for exterior porches is important  the material is sealed with a penetrating sealer on all four sides, thus minimizing the dimensional change.  Lengthwise, there is virtually no expansion, therefore neatly trimmed ends can be butted tightly together. Nailing Nailing

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