Tropical woods are still often used for wooden terraces or wooden garden furniture because they are often particularly durable. Moisture causes a greenish coating to form over time, which should be removed promptly.
How to remove moss from Bankirai?
To remove moss on Bankirai, use a light soap solution or soda and brush the area with a plastic brush. Avoid high-pressure cleaners as they can damage the wood structure. Regular cleaning and oiling of the surface helps to maintain the natural color and prevent moss formation.
Moss rarely appears on the relatively smooth surface of the Bankirai or only after a long time. However, greenish discoloration or deposits, popularly known as verdigris, are more common. Retailers offer chemical cleaners (€10.00 on Amazon) for removal, but you can also try home remedies.
However, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is more recommended for pavement and patio slabs made of stone or concrete. If you treat wood with this, it can damage the wood structure. As a result, the green coating forms again even faster.
Brushing with a plastic brush (steel bristles can lead to stubborn discoloration) is very labor- and time-intensive, as well as energy-intensive. Clean your Bankirai with a light soap solution or even with soda.
What is Bankirai anyway?
Bankirai is a tropical, very hard wood that is often used outdoors because of its weather resistance. Unfortunately, it has a tendency to warp or discolor. Over time it usually becomes silvery gray. Still, it lasts about 25 years. With special care, gray discoloration can be avoided.
Bankirai explained in brief:
- tropical wood from the Shorea genus
- resistant to insects, fungi and microorganisms
- particularly even appearance
- astarm
- weather-resistant
- particularly hard, therefore durable but difficult to work with
- tends to warp and discolor
How do I care for 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 cause any 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
Tip
Clean and oil your Bankirai regularly, then it will retain its natural color and no moss will grow there.
