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Tigerwood Decking in San Francisco, CA

March 10, 2022September 1, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Decking in California — This Tigerwood deck will be an attractive place for patrons to sit, eat, and relax.

Why is Tigerwood a great decking option for California homes and businesses?

For starters, Tigerwood is instantly attractive. Many of our customers in California have told us that they enjoy working with such an easy material because it cuts labor costs and install time. We’ve even had customers call us to say that the second their commercial project was completed they saw an immediate increase in business thanks to more walk in traffic and customer interest.

It’s not hard to imagine people walking by this pizza parlor in San Francisco and staring at it. With those rich colors of rusty oranges, brown, and dark black streaks you would only need one attempt to guess this wood’s name. From California to New York, you can find more and more outside commercial projects using exotic and eco-friendly decking materials like Tigerwood.

Looks aside, there are some very practical reasons why Tigerwood is a great choice for commercial applications.

Wood Decking Options

August 30, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Cumaru wood decking There are a ton of decking materials in the market today. At Advantage we specialize in hardwood decking only because our customers demand the best. This is why, of the many wood decking options out there, Advantage has thoroughly tested and selected four of the finest, most reliable options that work well in any climate.

Tigerwood, Cumaru, Ipe, and Garapa are the Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Audi of the decking world. Each has their own distinct look at set of qualities, but one thing binds them together. The combination of reliable durability and resilience that serves to give you an outdoor retreat with high performance.

For instance, check out this wood deck pictured above.

Tigerwood Decking – Durability with Smoking Hot Good Looks

August 25, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Let’s be honest. That is one awesome looking deck. We get pictures like the one above from satisfied homeowners every day. The people who send us these pics tell us that after they installed the Tigerwood decking they bought from Advantage that neighbors who never even said so much as a “Hello” all of a sudden say things like, “Wow. What kind of wood is that!?” and “That is one nice looking deck. Great job on the build!” The rusty browns and black mottled streaks of Tigerwood create a space you won’t want to step away from. It’s density also gives it properties that make it last well over 25 years. Mold and decay resistance give you exceptional structural integrity. For kids, the fact that Tigerwood is really hard to scratch or splinter means that bare feet will be safe. Oh, and when it rains? Tigerwood dries fast and thanks to reliable slip resistance. Oh, and those looks!

Why settle for the decking that advertises that says it “looks just like” something when you can have the real thing?

Pool Decking Options

June 29, 2022August 4, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

If you’re looking for pool decking, hardwoods offer excellent benefits that will keep you, your guests, and children safe. Many times, people who settle for plastic decking have to pay extra attention to the decking that surrounds their pool. It’s not hard to imagine that wet plastic composite decking could act more like a “slip …

Brazilian Cumaru – Comparable to Teak, with Better Qualities

July 30, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Cumaru is a Brazilian hardwood with more benefits than Teak.

Cumaru:

Is more affordable than teak, ipe, and synthetic plastic decking
Gives you more color variety than teak and ipe with a mix of reddish brown and golden hues
Is an excellent all-weather hardwood that can last well over 50 years
Does not need constant, if any, maintenance at all
Offers great slip resistance and won’t heat up like plastic composite decking
Is as durable as it is beautiful
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Brazilian Teak aka Cumaru – Ipe’s Little Brother Grows Up!

July 23, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Not many people know this, but Brazilian Teak aka Cumaru has very similar properties to ipe. With a Janka hardness rating of 3540, Brazilian Teak is almost as strong as ipe and is a lot more affordable, too!

By far, the biggest reason why Cumaru is gaining in popularity is the cost.

Waterproof Decking – Why Hardwood is the Answer

July 14, 2010 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

Most people are led to believe that only metal, or plastic decking are viable waterproof decking solutions. Frankly, I think the manufacturer’s of these products are missing the point. When a mother is searching online for waterproof decking, she’s not looking for material that allows water to sit idly on its surface. She’s looking for material that is proven to keep her kids safe around the family pool. It’s hard to imagine a more slippery surface than a metal or plastic deck. There’s a reason why hotels and cruise ships use wood decking species like Ipe, Tigerwood, Cumaru or Garapa around their pools.

Hardwood decking is perfect for your in-ground, or above ground pool for a number of reasons. Not only is it more affordable Contractors across the country know that these species have benefits that composite and PVC materials just can’t match.

Hardwood waterproof decking will: