Composite wood has gained its competitive market share throughout the past decades as more and more users have started to accept it compared to using hardwood or softwood. The reason as prioritized to make everyone likes to use composite as an alternative is that if real solid timber will be to use, many challenges could happen since there are so many species of wood that are not in line with the demand coping. When technology advances in terms of tree harvesting, as well as modified conditions for trees to grow faster to meet the supplier for processing into end product to the customer, wood as a building material, has returned back as an aesthetic option for many designers when they put into the specification of either mass housing, individual bungalow to high rise projects as an interior. Furthermore, it should be also understood that timber has a longer supply chain lead time and effort to involve due to its complicated demands. For instance, certain species of timber needs to be imported from some countries that did not provide the local supply cost advantage as compared to composite wood that can be manufactured anywhere (just a matter of economies of scale to achieve cost-benefit).
Furthermore, wood has its drawbacks as in the maintenance is higher since it requires a special coating to achieve certain functionalities from anti-termite, waterproof, UV-resistant and texture refurbishment. Since it is a natural product, the weight and its surface area are prone to changes from absorption of moisture content and also ageing. Its fading is unavoidable and hence, yearly upkeep works needed to be done, the structure of underlayment to allow real wood to be sitting on top of it also need to check and balance for the sake of safety. Moreover, the coating is also depleting its efficiency as time passes, we shall be taking note of this and spare your applicator as well as the original coat or paint supplier in advance for a future renewal of its protection. Once the shield was gone, many difficulties could happen as they will need more efforts to rectify when the damages are caused without prompt action. For example, the termite will penetrate the integrity and compromising will occur in terms of its strength and outlook when recoating has not been done by the owner on a timely basis.
Composite wood, on the other hand, vendors usually will provide at least 7 to 10 years when there are product defect and the manufacturer also hold liability on top of that. Of course, need to get a reliable or branded producer that has reputable or long-established experiences in the market. The installer is also another factor to determine the quality of composite wood that has been installed to your properties. No finger-pointing or any inappropriate blaming when there is any unqualified contractor is appointed in this case, do the homework ahead to prevent such a disappointing incident since many things could happen and hardly investigate who’s fault is that. Workability is another point owner must discuss with the designer and supplier, the stock lead time for unique design, the laying method as well as the product pattern to be done. Many feasible solutions can work through when the open talk is there, upfront and transparent discussion to achieve mutual agreement to make sure seamless project execution.
Where to Look for Composite Wood Supply and Installation in Malaysia
Aathaworld Sdn Bhd supplies several composite timbers, SPC (Stone Plastic Composite), wood-plastic composite (WPC), softwood and hardwood materials for products including door frame, door, scaffolding, wooden bench, furniture, wooden platforms, facade decoration, window, window frame, cabinetry item, fence, ladder, wall panel and floor decking used for garden, residential, park, commercial, light and heavy applications. In addition to composite materials, there are more species of timber wood that we can also offer as alternative such as white oak, ksk semangkok, teak wood, europe oak, wooden pallet, sapela, plywood, mixed wood, yellow balau, walnut wood, hard maple, kembang semangkok, mahogany, rough sawn wood, cedar, dark red meranti, red indian walnut wood, maple wood, ash wood, chengal, meranti, elm, fir, beech, red balau, nyatoh, oak, soft wood, kempas wood, mdf board, kasah wood, pine (red and white pines), plain sawn, balau and more wide range of types. Practically speaking, decking and cladding can be done by other components such as fibreglass, ferrocement, iron, metal, steel, plastic (HDPE, PVC etc) and other composite synthetic materials that can be applied for new, refurbishment and upgrading projects in KL Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Klang Valley, JB Johor Bahru, Penang, Malacca (Melaka), Seremban Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Pahang, Kuantan, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, Alor Setar Kedah, as well as Sabah and Sarawak for East Malaysia. Check further with us on other regions such as Southeast Asia (SEA) countries consist of Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Bangladesh as well as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
Submit your composite wood for wall and floor and all of the other decking materials buying requirements, either you are looking for a supplier or installer for on new or existing property, relocation, renovation, upgrading for all range of industries in addition to decoration or building types in KL Kuala Lumpur, Selangor or other states in Malaysia. Submit your wooden door, composite window, composite louvre, composite awning, composite door, composite panel cladding, composite roofing, custom made furniture and more materials sourcing requirements inquiry now to info@aathaworld.com or call (WhatsApp) at +(60)11-7001 1003 (Monday to Friday) or +(60)11-1188 1003 (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays).
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