Barkdeco FAQs
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Does Barkdeco encourage termites?
Does the material lose its colour?
Why is there condensation in the bag; will it affect the product?
How long will the material last?
Are you cutting down forests to produce Barkdeco?
No, this material generally does not encourage termites as the bark is very hard and cannot be eaten by these insects.
When Pinus radiata is fresh it has a bright reddish brown colour that stands out impressively. However as with all organic material, the compounds in the bark will either begin to be broken down by micro-organisms or dull due to UV light. Therefore, over time the barks bright red colour will gradually fade to a natural light brown which will suit its natural surroundings. To ensure Barkdeco remains red prior to use, store out of direct sunlight.
Bark, especially when fresh, has a moisture content above 35%. As fresh bark is used for production of Barkdeco there will be some moisture in the product when it is bagged. Generally the material is dried as much as possible prior to bagging to reduce the moisture content, however if the material becomes too dry then the nuggets become brittle which may lead to powder in the bag during transport. It is therefore beneficial to have some moisture present. If condensation does appear in the bag, it should not cause any affect to the material present, however it may be unsightly for retail.
The large grade of Barkdeco will easily last 5 -7 years as long as the area is not too wet or disturbed often. High use areas may find that Barkdeco will last 3 - 5 years as wear and tear will cause the product to break down. The smaller grades will easily last 3 - 5 years. Due to the increased surface area and smaller particle size the smaller grades of Barkdeco will not last as long as larger nuggets.
No; our raw bark is a by-product of the timber industry in New Zealand. All of the bark that we use is Pinus radiata. Pinus radiata covers 1.8 million hectares of forest in New Zealand. The forests are man-made and renewable as they are used for the New Zealand timber and paper industries. We do not use any endemic or non-renewable resources.