I recently purchased a property and while the house is great, the decking is in pretty bad condition. It looks like it hasn’t been properly maintained, and there’s a lot of rot and wear. I’m looking to replace it myself, and I’ve been considering charred wood decking (shou sugi ban) after hearing about its durability and fire resistance.
Before I get started, I have a few questions that I hope you can help with:
How difficult is it to install charred wood decking compared to other decking materials (e.g., composite or softwood)?
I’m also concerned about the long-term maintenance — does charred wood need a lot of care, or does it last with minimal upkeep?
Has anyone done a DIY project with charred wood for decking or dealt with a deck in bad condition before? Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. cheers
