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Teak Decking
Plantation Teak
teak decking

Appearance: Our Teak is grown in 20–50 year plantations, it is lighter than Ipe in both color and weight. Its color ranges from yellow brown to dark golden brown, darkening with age.
Hardness: 1070 lbs / 2.3x Harder than Redwood
Bending Strength: 10,975 psi
Drying Method: Kiln Dried
Benefits: Our Teak is plantation grown so you get the most durable wood without harming the environment. Proven lifespan of 30+ years.

Ipe Decking
Brazilian Walnut
ipe decking

Appearance: An extremely dense, tight-grained wood. Generally a deep, rich brown with some pieces displaying red and amber hues.
Hardness: 3680 lbs / 8x Harder than Redwood
Bending Strength: 22,560 psi
Drying Method: Air Dried or Kiln Dried
Benefits: Ultra-low-maintenance. Highest rating for termite & decay resistance. Proven lifespan of 75+ years.

Cumaru Decking
Brazilian Teak
cumaru decking

Appearance: Color varies from a rich display of golden-tan to reddish-brown with dark grain accents throughout the wood.
Hardness: 3540 lbs / 8x Harder than Redwood
Bending Strength: 14,793 psi
Drying Method: Kiln Dried
Benefits: Extremely durable and naturally resistant to decay. Offers 50+ year lifespan.

Tigerwood Decking
Brazilian Koa
tigerwood decking

Appearance: Light golden-brown to reddish-brown with irregular black and brown streaks.
Hardness: 2170 lbs / 2x Harder than Cedar
Bending Strength: 19,285 psi
Drying Method: Kiln Dried
Benefits: Low-maintenance and naturally durable. Offers 30+ year lifespan.

Garapa Decking
Brazilian Ash
garapa decking

Appearance: A fine-grained timber with a light-yellow to warm-golden hue.
Hardness: 1210 lbs / 3x Harder than Redwood
Bending Strength: 12,900 psi
Drying Method: Kiln Dried
Benefits: Naturally resistant to rot, decay, and splinters without any chemical treatments. Offers 30+ year lifespan.

Massaranduba Decking
Brazilian Redwood
massaranduba decking

Appearance: Velvet-red to dark reddish-brown with straight grain. Anti-slip face with a smooth opposite side.
Hardness: 3190 lbs / 7.5x Harder than Redwood.
Bending Strength: 27,280 psi
Drying Method: Kiln Dried
Benefits: Excellent durability and low maintenance. Offers 30+ year lifespan.

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