What kind of wood is suitable for homes on or in the water

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What maintenance would be required over time and what would be the cost involved


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Gershon • 2016

accoya wood best wood on the planet, 50 years guarantee above the ground and 25 year in the ground.
Did my first project with it on aggresive beach sea climate, More on google and on my website www.grparchitects.com

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Peter, Manufacturer • 2016

It really depends on the application. Teak is a great choice, however it can be a bit costly as well. We often have clients that require doors that will be exposed to the exterior of the homes and in various climates. We build high end doors for high end clients and have the following woods we offer for exterior use; Douglas Fir, African and Honduras Mahogany and of course Teak.

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James, Architect • 2016

Are you looking for materials that can be submerged, or simply materials that can be in a humid environment? Plywood is definitely not a suitable option (unless marine grade) as the plies delaminates when exposed to water, and the wood tends to swell. I have heard that teak is a great marine resistant wood. Also, I believe oak is a good candidate. You want to find materials that do not swell when wet, and which have natural oils in them to prevent intrusion of moisture which also limits maintenance. Where I am from, cedar is an excellent outdoor material as it has high oil content and naturally resists moisture intrusion. It is also quite stable when it comes to swelling when wet. It can be easily treated with commercial products to enhance its moisture resistance.

I hope this helps.

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Clarisse, Architectural Draftsperson • 2016

What about balsa wood. Is that available in commercial sustainable quantities? Probably rots though. Cork? What about pumice? Can you get an aerated concrete that floats?

miked • 2016

Marine grade plywood could be suitable for floating homes. While I personally don't have experience with homes on or in water, I think plywood could be a good option. Having said that, I did read somewhere that plywood floats may fail catastrophically, causing the home to suddenly sink.

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