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As many of you might imagine, lacquered steel with wood imitation offers a wide range of advantages compared to real wood, beyond just its cost or durability. Don’t miss this blog to discover some of them.

### Advantages of Lacquered Steel with Wood Imitation Instead of Real Wood

Lacquered steel in wood color has several advantages over real wood when used in construction, furniture, or decoration. Here are some of the main benefits:

#### Durability and Resistance

- **Lacquered Steel**: Steel is much more resistant to impacts, moisture, UV rays, and deformation than wood. Additionally, it is not affected by pests like termites or wood-boring insects, which are common in wood.

- **Real Wood**: Over time, wood can crack, warp, or rot if not properly treated, especially in outdoor environments.

#### Maintenance

- **Lacquered Steel**: It requires almost no maintenance. Lacquered steel in wood color maintains its appearance over time without the need for sanding, varnishing, or special treatments. It only requires occasional cleaning.

- **Real Wood**: It requires constant upkeep, such as varnishing or treatment with oils or lacquers, to protect it from moisture, sunlight, or insects.

#### Weight

- **Lacquered Steel**: It is lighter than certain hardwoods, making it easier to transport and install in some applications, particularly in structures or cladding.

- **Real Wood**: Some heavy woods can be difficult to handle and more expensive to transport.

#### Fire Resistance

- **Lacquered Steel**: Steel is naturally fire-resistant, which is a significant advantage in terms of safety, especially in building structures.

- **Real Wood**: Wood is a combustible material, and although fire-retardant treatments can be applied, it is not as fire-resistant as steel.

### False Ceiling with Lacquered Steel in Wood Imitation

Here we show you a project that faithfully demonstrates the previously mentioned advantages. As you will see, there are numerous projects that are beginning to use lacquered steel with wood imitation instead of real wood for balcony false ceilings, achieving an elegant aesthetic without the concerns of maintenance and durability.