Tropical woods are still often used for wooden terraces or wooden garden furniture, as they are often particularly durable. Moisture causes a greenish film to form over time, which should be removed promptly.
The gaps are more susceptible to moss than the actual boards
Moss rarely shows up on the relatively smooth surface of the Bankirai, or only after a long time. However, greenish discolorations or deposits, popularly known as verdigris, are more common. Commercially you can use chemical cleaners to remove it, but you can also try home remedies.
However, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner (€119.90) is more recommended for pavement and terrace slabs made of stone or concrete. Treating wood with it can damage the wood structure. As a result, the green film forms all the faster.
Brushing with a plastic brush (steel bristles can lead to stubborn discolouration) is very laborious and time-consuming, as well as strenuous. Clean your Bankirai with a light soap solution or with soda.
What is bankirai anyway?
Bankirai is a tropical, very hard wood, which is often used outdoors because of its weather resistance. Unfortunately, it tends to warp or discolor. Over time, it mostly turns silvery gray. Nevertheless, it lasts about 25 years. The gray coloration can be avoided with special care.
Bankirai in a nutshell:
- tropical wood from the genus Shorea
- resistant to insects, fungi and microorganisms
- particularly uniform appearance
- knotless
- weather resistant
- particularly hard, making it durable but difficult to work with
- prone to warping and discoloration
How to maintain Bankirai?
Even without any treatment or care, Bankirai lasts a very long time, but it becomes quite unsightly over time. A silvery gray patina forms, which is typical for Bankirai and does not damage. However, if you oil your previously cleaned and dried terrace regularly (once a year), dirt such as bird droppings or algae can be removed more easily
tips
Clean and oil your bankirai regularly, then it will keep its natural color and moss will not grow there.