Salas, Pergolas and Outdoor Wood Frames: Choosing Wood for Sun and Rain by the Sea
· WisutWood, full-cycle solid wood factory in Surat Thani · Woodwork
In short: Outdoor woodwork by the sea faces sun, rain and salt air, so choose a hardwood that stands up to the weather — teak, or another hardwood suited to exterior use — and re-coat it to protect the timber on a regular cycle. WisutWood mills timber frames to your design. Get a price estimate here
Choosing wood for outdoor work
Seaside and open-air locations call for stable species that resist moisture and termites, such as Teak (the most durable) or Takhian Thong — and the drainage and fixing details should be worked out for coastal wind.
Outdoor work we make
Wooden salas · pergolas and arbours · timber roof frames · sun-screening batten frames — coordinated with structural work and outdoor work · for seaside villas, see villa woodwork and furniture.
What to know
Timber ships planed and unfinished · your own team installs and coats it · delivered to resort sites across upper southern Thailand, including Koh Samui, Krabi and Phuket · project orders in other provinces can go by chartered truck (delivery).
Frequently asked questions
How long does outdoor woodwork last? Choose the right species and re-coat it on a regular cycle, and outdoor woodwork lasts a long time.
Can you build to an architect's or designer's drawings? Yes — the factory manufactures and prepares the components to the drawings you send.
