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Tropical wood is naturally the most durable wood for outdoor use. However, special attention should be paid to the origin and production method of these hardwoods. Find out more about sustainable forestry in the tropics – and how you can check the sustainability of your wood tiles.
Betterwood wood tiles come from sustainably managed forests and are FSC® 100% certified.
Cumaru wood tiles come from Peru and are processed near Lima. Betterwood directly monitors the working conditions and sustainability on site.
Teak wood tiles come from Vietnam, also from FSC®-certified reforestation, whereby compliance with ecological and social standards is regularly checked.
Learn moreBetterwood wood tiles are sustainable because they are FSC® 100% certified and come from forests that are managed in an ecologically and socially responsible manner. This ensures long-term forest protection, species conservation and fair working conditions on site. Compliance with the standards is regularly checked independently.
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6,50 €
Cumaru wood tiles, FSC 100%
Price: 72 € per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ Partly rough surface
Tip:Sand tiles after initial weathering.
6,50 €
Garapa wood tiles, FSC 100%
Price: 72 € per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color
Disadvantages: ✗ Fabrics containing iron lead to discoloration
Tip: patio cleaning removes discoloration
6,50 €
Jatoba wood tiles, FSC 100%
Price from: 72 € per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ strong color and grain
Disadvantages:✗Unoiled tends to crack ✗ Colored ingredients wash out
Tip:Clean and oil tiles after laying.
7,50 €
Teak wood tiles, FSC 100%
Price: € 83 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages:✓ Best durability and dimensional stability ✓ Lowest risk of cracking and splintering
Disadvantages: ✗ slightly more expensive
Tip: Decking oil is not necessary if silvering is desired.
