Moss appears on the relatively smooth surface of the Bankirai rather rarely or only after a long time. Greenish discoloration or Toppings, popularly liked Verdigris but are more common. The trade offers chemical cleaners for removal, but you can use them too Home remedies try.
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Cleaning with one high pressure cleaner(€ 105.00 at Amazon *) however, it is more suitable for pavement and patio slabs made of stone or concrete to recommend. If you treat wood with it, this can damage the structure of the wood. As a result, the green coating forms again all the faster.
Brushing with a plastic brush (steel bristles can lead to stubborn discoloration) is very labor-intensive and time-consuming, and also requires a lot of effort. Clean your Bankirai with a light soapy 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. Even so, it will last about 25 years. The gray coloring can be avoided with special care.
Bankirai explains in brief:
- tropical wood from the genus Shorea
- resistant to insects, fungi and microorganisms
- particularly uniform appearance
- few branches
- weatherproof
- particularly hard, therefore durable but difficult to work with
- tends to warp and discolour
How do I take care of Bankirai?
Bankirai will last a long time without any treatment or maintenance, but it will become quite unsightly over time. A silvery gray patina forms, which is typical of Bankirai and does not damage it. If you oil your previously cleaned and dried terrace regularly (once a year), then dirt such as bird droppings or algae can be removed more easily
Tips
If you clean and oil your bankirai regularly, it will keep its natural color and no moss will grow there.