PROWe have installed plenty of Millboard projects in all colours and as with everything the darker colours hold more heat than the lighter ones. The Black Millboard is definitely hotter than the rest. You are correct that hardwood does not hold the heat like dark coloured composites, however, smooth hardwoods or any other material will only become slippery if you do not clean the dirt off the surface. As its the dirt that causes the problem. A textured or grooved surface will attract and hold more dirt than a smooth surface. The difference between a composite board and a hardwood is that you will need to clean and agitate the surface of a composite board with a broom and soapy water before jet washing off. A hardwood will require a cleaner that can be sprayed onto the surface. Prior to jet washing off.
Hardwood apart from being eco-friendly provides different natural colours and grain textures and choosing a good quality hardwood will provide 20+ yrs of durability, stability and contrary to what some composite companies say it will not splinter, crack, rot or warp.
Composites may mimic the natural timbers grain pattern but the colour will remain the same throughout and can lose upto 5% of its colour. Natural hardwoods will colour fade over time and this can be revived by Oiling once a year after its been cleaned.
Its down to a personal choice on aesthetics and not on durability or which is less slippy.
QTD Ltd - thank you very much for your reply. Very useful. I think we will go ahead with Yellow Balau hardwood as we prefer the look of real wood and don't mind some maintenance. In terms of oiling, do the boards need to be oiled individually (all 4 sides) before laying or can they be oiled after? Thanks again.
PROHi, Make sure they are laid smooth side up if they are reversible. Also be aware that a 21 x145mm balau can be at risk of cupping where as the 25/28mm thick will be more stable. As long as you have plenty of air circulation under the deck you can just oil the top face. If their is a risk of dampness underneath oil both sides.
Regards
Chris Sidey
Director.
I'm a bit late to this discussion, but found it while searching for Millboard reviews.
I would not recommend. I have had a Millboard deck put down and it pools with water due to cupping of the boards. Builder had checked substructure and adjusted boards (as advised by Millboard) but it is still evident.
Millboard even admit themselves that their own internal quality standards allow for up to 2mm of cupping (concave surface) across a single board.
Best avoided in my opinion.
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