Category: Premium Hardwood Decking

Big Savings on KAYU Balusters

Hardwood balusters are an excellent way to complete the look of your new deck or porch. For a limited time KAYU is offering 2 X 2 X 3′ Batu and Bukit balusters for as low as 45% off! This special is too great to  pass up.  Get it before supply runs out! Contact KAYU today for pricing and details.

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Save on KAYU Batu

If looking at your fence makes you think “oh no” more than “oh wow,” KAYU can help you! Our KAYU Batu 1 X 4 X 6′ and 7′ boards are the perfect material to build your dream fence with. For a limited time, we are offering our quality KAYU Batu hardwood 1 X 4 X 6′ or 7′ at a 10% discount so you can have that beautiful hardwood fence you have always wanted. Supply is limited… Contact KAYU today!   ***Offer also good for 1 X 4 X 6′

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Naturally Beautiful Hardwood Flooring, Fencing, Decking and More

Natural beauty is getting more difficult to find these days.  It seems that everyone is trying to replicate the unique beauty that can only come from the real thing.  Plastic “hardwood” flooring that snaps together for your kitchen, imitation marble made from concrete for your counters, PVC fencing and composite decking with “authentic” wood grain for your backyard…..  What ever happened to good old fashioned wood?  Real wood? If you value natural beauty that lasts for generations, KAYU International has what you are looking for.  KAYU specializes in quality imported

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Hardwood Decking That Makes You Feel Good

Imagine you just finished a long day at the office.  It’s Friday and you are ready to go home and relax.  You walk into your house, perhaps a rustic log home with hardwood floors and mahogany cabinetry.  Your dog greets you and begs you to go outside and play.  Since the sun is still warm and the clouds have cleared, you decide to join the dog outside.  You throw the ball and sip your cold beverage but as you begin to wind down you notice something is missing.  Sure you

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KAYU on the Environment

KAYU International, Inc. believes wood is one of the world’s most essential resources and is devoted to operating solely in countries that enforce strict environmental policies. There are many misconceptions that logging is equivalent with clear cutting or deforestation. Deforestation occurs when every tree in an area is removed and converted into non forest land such as farms, plantations or for commercial use. KAYU only imports species in plentiful supply and are all selectively logged. Even recycled materials cannot compare environmentally to wood. KAYU’s products are entirely natural and fully

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Spanning Your KAYU Hardwood Decking

Now that you have purchased your premium, KAYU Hardwood Deck it is time to think about installation. Your decking span has a huge impact on the overall feel of your deck. Improperly spanning your deck can result in a springy, soft deck which will affect the feel, longevity and safety of your deck. Most species of wood used for decking require spanning an average of 16 inches on center for 5/4″ X 6 decking. Because KAYU Hardwood Decking is denser than the majority of species, its spanning requirement is normally

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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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