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We use the finest hardwoods and decking materials available on the market. Our company is committed to ensuring an easy selection process. On this page you will find more information about the hardwoods and composite decking brands we offer.
Ipe
Ipe tropical hardwood is one of the strongest woods on the market. It is ideal for exterior applications as it has the same fire resistance as concrete and steel. Our Exclusive IPE wood is durable, strong and absolutely beautiful. It could last over 70 years with the right maintenance and should require no expensive sanding or replacing during its lifespan.
Cumaru
One of the best exotic hardwoods from South America, Cuamru is a incredibly durable exterior wood. It is virtually maintenance free, although applying a yearly sealer prevents the wood from weathering and becoming a natural silver-gray patina. Cumaru has a class A fire rating, just as concrete and steel. One of cumaru's most attractive features is its distinct golden reddish color that is becoming one of the hottest trends of the year.
Jatoba
Jatoba is exceptionally stiff, strong, and hard. Sometimes called Brazilian cherry, this tropical hardwood comes from the Amazon rainforest. It is very versatile, used both for interiors and exteriors. One of its advantages is that it does not splinter and is not easily water damaged as it has a high oil content within the wood. Jatoba does not fade over time, in fact, it actually darkens to a deep burgundy or maroon color.
Santos Mahogany
Despite the name, Santos Mahogany has no relation to our domestic Mahogany. It's true name is Cabreuva and it comes from South America. It's a very resistant hardwood that is used for both interiors and exteriors because it has superb dimensional stability. It is an exotic tropical timber which means it has a decent rot resistance.
Piquia
The heartwood of Piquia has a whitish yellow to grey brown color with sometimes a little stripy pattern. It shows a coarse structure due to the often interlocked grain. The sapwood is not easy to distinguish. Fresh timber has a mild vinegar-like odor, which disappears with drying. The texture is medium coarse to coarse.
Massaranduba
Our hardwood and composite projects are meant to last, and we hope you enjoy them for years to come. As all things, some maintenance may be required, and we would be happy to go over the maintenance plans.
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See how our hardwoods compare to each other
When comparing ipe with other type of woods it is useful to use the Janka hardness scale. The Janka hardness tests measures the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. Ipe is the tropical hardwood with the highest rating. Even with age ipe does not deteriorate, but rather turns a silver gray. Beautiful silver patina ipe lasts for over 30 years without any maintenance and is ideal for areas with heavy foot traffic, especially near sand.
Pressure treated wood will start to crack and splinter, whereas ipe will maintain the structural integrity of the boards. With a yearly coat of oil, ipe maintains its original brown color, otherwise it will turn silver.
As you can see ipe surpasses oak, teak, cherry, pine, and cedar with more than four times the hardness. This is what makes ipe so unique and so durable.
Ipe is the wood of choice as it can withstand almost anything. In fact, the Jersey Shore boardwalk with the historic piers and casinos was built in ipe in the early 1900 and even with hundreds of thousands of pedestrians walking and biking along, it wasn’t until Hurricane Sandy in 2012 that some of the boards had to be replaced. Coney Island’s famous boardwalk built in 1923 is also made of ipe. As you can see, ipe is part of some of America’s most iconic beach locals.