Category: Premium Hardwood Decking

Premium Hardwood Decking Backed with a 25 Year Warranty

Are you looking for a minimal maintenance, premium decking product you won’t have to worry about replacing in five years?  Are your hopes set on the natural beauty of an exotic hardwood?  If so, look no further than KAYU Batu. Not only is KAYU Batu naturally beautiful with proven performance in extreme conditions, it is also backed with a 25 year limited warranty.  How could this not be your top decking choice?

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Looking for Tongue and Groove? We can help!

Are you looking for premium tongue and groove hardwood for your upcoming outdoor summer project?  Perhaps you are building your new dream porch or looking to install new soffit? No matter your project, KAYU has what you need. KAYU stocks and delivers direct Batu and Dark Red Meranti reversible T&G “V” back.  Both species are currently available in 1 X 4 and 1 X 6.  Other sizes, species and profiles are available by special order. For more information on KAYU T&G products or a local KAYU distributor in your area,

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KAYU Products at a Glance

  KAYU Batu (Red Balau) Carefully selected Balau hardwood species 100% natural, non-toxic, real wood 100% clear grade and always double checked by KAYU exclusive graders Durable and easy to maintain Sustainably harvested Class “A” Fire Rating Kiln dried for consistent application 25 year guarantee Tallies heavier in 8’-16’ Variety of sizes available   KAYU DRM (Dark Red Meranti) Finest quality Dark Red Meranti (primarily Bukit and Nemesu species) 100% natural, 100% clear grade, non-toxic, kiln dried Mahogany like color with fine furniture look Used extensively in marine/boating industry for

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5/4 X 4 X 6′ & 7′ Batu Shorts Special

Want high quality decking at a more affordable price?  Look no further than KAYU Batu shorts.  Priced about 30% under our random and even length decking, “shorts” are an amazing way to get your dream deck even sooner than you thought. For a limited time, we are offering 10% off our 5/4 X 4 X 6′ & 7′ Batu decking.  For pricing and availability in your area, contact KAYU today.

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Ventilation and Spacing Essentials

When building your brand new KAYU Hardwood Deck, it’s important to remember some key factors.  Hardwoods are a natural wood product and will expand in rainy, humid weather and contract in hot, dry weather.  If your deck is installed without proper airflow and spacing to allow for expansion and contraction you will inevitably face some issues down the road.  Below are a few installation tips: Please follow your local building codes Keep all decking materials dry, clean and out of direct sunlight prior to finishing and installing If you wish

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Easy to Use Concealed Fastening System

Hidden fastening systems for decks are definitely here to stay.  But there are so many options, how do you choose?  We have tried and tested the Kreg Deck Jig Concealed Fastening System and are very impressed. First place the included spacer rings alongside your deck board to allow the proper airflow and ventilation so important to building a long lasting deck. Then, with the assistance of the Kreg Deck Jig, simply pre-drill holes into the edge of your decking using the included step bit, guided by the jig’s drill guides.

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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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For the love of dogs, choose KAYU Batu

Don’t let your furry four legged friend stand between you and your brand new hardwood deck.  One of the many reasons we love Red Balau/Batu so much is its incredible durability.  Unlike Cedar, pressure treated pine and many composites, KAYU Batu is extremely dense and resists deep scratches and dents, including dog nails better than almost any decking option available.  So don’t let them tell you its the dog or the deck… you can have both.  

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Update your outdoor living space with deck tiles!

After ignoring your outdoor living space half of fall and most of winter, you may have recently walked outside and noticed its Spring.  Your flowers are beginning to bloom, birds are chirping and  days are longer.  In many cases, a new deck, porch or major exterior upgrade takes careful budgeting and planning.  By the time you and the wife even settle on a design Summer could be nearly gone. Why not save your time and money and get a gorgeous, high quality product you can take care of yourself in

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