Our recommendations :

1. Cedar: Cedar has great natural resistant to rot, mould and insects. It has a lifespan of over 25 years outdoors. It can be left in its natural state, but to prevent it from turning grey, it needs to be stained every 3 to 5 years.
2. 100% recycled wood and plastic composites: they can be cut, sawed and used like wood. They won’t rot, they require no stain or paint, and they’re available in a variety of colours.
3. Heat-treated wood: kiln-baked to a very high temperature, heat-treated wood is completely dry and waterproof. It contains no chemical products, is rot resistant and lasts 50% longer than pressure-treated wood. Supporting members need to be reinforced, however, because the heat treatment reduces the wood’s resistance to static flexion. Waterproofing treatment must also be applied. This process can be used for most wood species. Choose wood from FSC certified forests to support sustainable forestry.
4. Choose low emissions or VOC-free coatings, paints and stains, to help reduce GHG emissions and harmful effects on your health.
5. For projects made of wood, minimize perforations and make sure the planks are arranged to facilitate runoff and quick drying. Choose screws that are suited to the type of wood and the right hardware, to avoid anchoring wood to concrete.

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