6.7 linear metres per m2
Key Features & Benefits
Here are the principal advantages of sweet chestnut decking:
- Natural durability: According to sources, sweet chestnut is classed as “Durable / Class 2” under BS EN 350-2 when correctly heartwood is used.
- Stable hardwood: Compared to some softwoods, sweet chestnut has relatively low movement (shrinkage/expansion) when properly dried and installed.
- Aesthetic appeal: It has a light golden-brown colour when new, sometimes with attractive mineral streaks, and will weather to a silvery grey if left untreated.
- Sustainable/local sourcing potential: Sweet chestnut is of UK or European origin, often from managed woods.
- Hard wearing in outdoor applications: It is used for decking boards, terraces, etc by specialist suppliers.
