Please help - What type of wood?

[dmuk]

We are looking at repairing our balcony and some planks need replacement. One problem is we cannot identify the type of wood.

I have attached some photos. Can anyone assist?

The wood appears untreated and is a shade of grey (after natural weathering).

Failing anyone being able to identify it by the photos, how would I go about finding the type? Or what is a suitable alternative?

 

[foxhole]

Are you referring to the balcony flooring or hand rail?

 

[dmuk]

Both, but primarily the balcony flooring.

I have been advised it may be cedar, that would make me assume western red cedar. However I know nothing about wood so am only speculating and not sure if this is a generic or specific term. (?)

 

[foxhole]

Photo's are too far away and wrong angle to see.

 

[dmuk]

How about these?

 

[AronSearle]

Tropical hardwood, could be anything.

Iroko is one of the more common ones used for decking.

Why do boards need replacement?

 

[charliegolf]

Find marina pontoon suppliers/spare parts sellers. You should be able to get the kind of stuff they surface their pontoons with, ready 'treaded' with grooves; or use em upside down. Worth a look.