Padouk hardwood decking board is the most vibrant choice among all exotic wood species. Freshly cut, Padouk boasts a bright red-coral color, which then quickly and evenly patinates to a silver-grey from UV exposure within 2–4 weeks. This unique combination of vivid initial color and rapid, uniform graying makes Padouk particularly popular with architects. It features minimal shrinkage and excellent stability.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions |
21 × 120 mm (selectable length) |
| Origin |
West and Central Africa |
| Density |
~750 kg/m³ |
| Hardness (Janka) |
~2,170 lbf (Janka) |
| Durability (EN 350) |
EN 350 Class 1–2 |
| Stability |
Very good – minimal shrinkage |
| Color |
Bright red-coral when freshly cut, grays quickly and evenly |
| UV Change |
Silvery, light grey – one of the fastest to gray (2–4 weeks) |
| Profiles |
Smooth / Smooth |
Advantages
- Bright red-coral color – a unique design accent
- Extremely fast and even UV graying (2–4 weeks) – favored by architects
- Excellent stability – minimal shrinkage and expansion
- Natural resistance to moisture and rot
- Both sides smooth, without grooves
- Easy maintenance
Supervision
We recommend applying WOCA natural colorless oil once a year (the board will naturally and evenly gray) or WOCA oil with pigment if you wish to slow down the graying process. Padouk absorbs oil very easily and evenly.
Mounting
We recommend doubling the joists at the front and back of the structure, with subsequent joists spaced 35–40 cm apart. Due to moderate board movement, proper acclimatization before installation is recommended. We suggest fastening with hidden fasteners from below, Fastshifter wood/alu through the side into an aluminum joist, CAMO A4 into a wooden joist, or with clips by making grooves (Deckwise, CAMO Clip, or HC Clip).
Padouk hardwood decking board offers dual aesthetics: a vibrant red deck as a design element or a rapidly achieved, uniform silver-grey. A premium segment product.