Hardwood decking, made for life outdoors.
Hardwood Decking
Why submerged hardwood works outdoors
Dense and naturally durable
Hardly degraded by the water
Hard and stable underfoot
One timber, from the first board to the last
The decking species
Traceable, with nothing newly felled
Hardwood Decking FAQs
Which wood is best for decking?
Dense, naturally durable hardwoods. Triton recommends its Studio species for construction, cladding, decking and joinery, a range that includes Cumaru and Courbaril (Jatoba). Among them, Balata (Massaranduba) is very hard and naturally rot-resistant, and Acacia Franc is very durable and suited to exterior work exposed to moisture. Technical data for each species is available on request.
Is submerged wood durable enough for outdoor use?
Yes. The collection keeps the technical performance of tropical hardwood, and Triton reports greater hardness and stability in its submerged timber. Each species and batch is still graded, dried and technically reviewed, and suitability is confirmed for each project.
Why hasn't the wood rotted under water?
Below roughly five metres (about 16 feet), the reservoir is virtually free of oxygen, so the fungi that cause decay cannot work and the timber hardly degrades. Recovery focuses on the deeper areas; wood from shallow or fluctuating water decays and is not used. Each species and batch is still graded, dried and technically reviewed before use.
Is it reclaimed or newly felled?
Reclaimed. The trees died standing when the reservoir was flooded and have been under water for decades. Recovering them brings existing timber back into use without felling living forest.
Can it cover a large terrace or a commercial project?
Yes. The Popular species are available in volume, so one timber can run through a whole project. Volume, grade and lead times are confirmed for each project at specification.
How is the origin documented?
Each batch ships with a Certificate of Guarantee of Origin, and the timber is harvested under a 25-year contract with the national forest office. That documentation can support BREEAM Mat 03 responsible-sourcing evidence; credits are confirmed by each project's assessor.
Do you supply projects in the US?
Yes. The collection is offered to projects in both the UK and the US. Start with samples or a presentation by video call; volume, grade, lead times and delivery are confirmed for each project at specification.
When can I order?
The collection is being introduced in the UK and the US now, with first projects delivered from 2027. Reservations for 2027 projects are open: request samples, book a presentation or download the catalogue.