Which wood type suits your project?

Douglas, Larch, Oak or Thermowood: each wood has its own character. This is how you choose the right type.

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Douglas, Larch, Oak or Thermowood: each wood has its own character. This is how you choose the right type.

Douglas: the versatile favourite

European Douglas has a warm pinkish-brown colour, is strong and naturally durable. It is the most chosen wood type for canopies and lodges: excellent value for money and beautiful natural greying.

Larch: extra durable

Larch has a fine grain structure and is naturally very durable and hard. It is slightly lighter in colour than Douglas and highly suitable for structures intensively exposed to the elements.

Oak: timeless premium choice

Oak is the classic among wood types: heavy, extremely durable and with a look that lasts generations. The premium choice for those who want the very best.

Thermowood: stable and low-maintenance

Thermowood is thermally treated timber: heating makes it extra stable, dimensionally consistent and low-maintenance. Ideal when you want minimal maintenance and a sleek, even look.

Our advice

The right choice depends on your budget, the desired look and how much maintenance you want to do. During the intake at your home we gladly show you material samples and explain the price difference per wood type.

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