RED BALAU, BATU

Nova is the leading importer of Batu Decking, also known as Red Balau Hardwood. With over 30 years of experience in sourcing the finest Batu hardwood decking in the world, our staff is here to assist in your search for the perfect combination of quality and value.

Fine landscape architecture demands the highest quality materials. Professional builders and do-it-yourselfers alike enjoy working with Nova's Batu hardwood decking because of its high quality and remarkable consistency.

Nova Batu hardwood decking closely resembles the rich classic look of Mahogany. Heartwood from Batu or Red Balau hardwood ranges from a medium red to a deep red / brown with purple tinges and often has resin canals with white contents in concentric lines on end surfaces which produce a warm and visually striking effect. The texture is moderately fine and grain is typically interlocked.

Our Batu Decking offers a complete package for all your outdoor projects and is available in 1x4, 1x6, 5/4x4, 5/4x6, 2x4, 2x6 and 4x4 sizes plus handrail, balusters, T&G porch flooring and trim boards from 1x8 through to 2x12. With a rich natural beauty and legendary hardiness that is not easily found in other decking materials, Batu Decking is the natural answer for exterior decking applications.

Because we stake our reputation on the superior quality of our Batu Decking products we are confident that when your project is complete, no other material will provide you with the satisfaction and distinctive beauty of Batu hardwood decking.

Our Batu, Red Balau decking has been fire tested and meets Class A specifications. This wood species has a high silica content and is extremely resistant to flame spread. Click on the buttons below to read more about our fire rated decking products and view our detailed reports.

Although maintenance is minimal when it comes to Batu / Red Balau; just as any other species of wood, Batu requires specific maintenance techniques in order to keep your investment in impeccable shape. Over time the color of the deck will begin to fade to more of a beige/grey color when exposed to the elements. Luckily one of the benefits of Batu / Red Balau is the fact that it can be repeatedly brought back to life through a simple refinishing of the deck.

Our Batu hardwood decking is the first choice for any job that requires a superior finish, natural durability and long lasting performance. Batu / Red Balau is a versatile, distinctive wood which lends elegance to any project. While many people are partial to the rich, classic look of a Mahogany deck, most don't like the inconsistency or the maintenance hassles that accompany products like Cambara or Meranti. The Nova Batu Decking product line is therefore ideal, providing customers long-lasting durability and visual appeal from their Batu decks with minimal maintenance efforts.

Batu Decking (also known as Red Selangan Batu, Red Balau, Membatu, Meranti Batu and Mangaris) is known for its hardness, beauty and natural durability. Our Batu decking is exclusively produced from Shorea guiso, which is sustainably harvested and has full chain-of-custody documentation in accordance with the U.S. Lacey Act.

Batu hardwood decking is available in lengths up to 20' and comes both yard-packed and pulled-to-length. Like other Nova hardwood decking products, Batu Decking is easily installed with traditional face fastening techniques.