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Wood Decking Options – Tigerwood

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Covered Porch made with Tigerwood
This Tigerwood porch is a sunroom that can be enjoyed all year round.

This post is all about why Tigerwood should be on your short list of wood decking options.

We talk a lot about composite decking, and ipe on this blog. With good reason, both of those decking materials are known to most people and contractors alike.

But, is that all there is? Absolutely not.

In fact, Tigerwood is one  species that a lot of contractors like better than BOTH of those materials.

Why?

Here are some benefits that explain why  Tigerwood is preferred choice among builders and contractors:

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10 Things You Can Build with Ipe Wood

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Pergola made of Ipe Wood
This Pergola made of ipe wood will last for decades and will stand up to the everyday stresses of a hot and humid tropical environment.

Ipe wood can be useful and dependable in many applications. Because this exotic hardwood is so durable it can be used in a wide variety of outdoor applications. With high strength characteristics such as mold, decay, and insect resistance, you can build with confidence and create a truly noteworthy structure of your very own.

Here are the 10 things you can build with Ipe (specifically ipe boards that run from 3′ to 7′):

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Top 5 Reasons Why Wood Patios are Naturally Beautiful & Dependable

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Wood Patio
This wood patio made of ipe decking will last well over 100 years.

When you spend money to renovate and improve your home’s exterior by building a patio, what is on your short list of needs?

  1. A dependable patio building material?
  2. An eco-friendly wood?
  3. Wood that you won’t have to replace every few years?
  4. How about something that looks really, really good?
  5. Choosing the best wood patio material at the best price?

Those are pretty reasonable requests. There are many wood and composite patio materials in the market which say that they answer all those questions. However, since you’ve done your research, you already know that composite materials have way too many issues (let alone recalls) to even be a viable choice. This leaves solid hard wood decking. As a patio material a patio made of hardwood is going to provide you with:

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Wood of the Week – Wenge

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Wenge is one of the world’s most prized, and yes, expensive hardwoods. It’s scarcity coupled with its rare beauty keep this  exotic hardwood in high demand. Wenge flooring provides a wonderful contrast especially in transitional and contemporary design styles. When you see this exotic hardwood in person, you’ll notice the dark brown colors close and …

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Wood of the Week – Bocote

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Bocote wood makes some of the finest instruments, furniture, and collector’s items in the world. Originating from Mexico, Bocote has been turned by some of the finest woodworkers to make custom cabinets, chairs, tables,  decorative boxes, and acoustic guitars. As you can see from the picture to the right, the heartwood of this high end …

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Exotic Lumber on Sale

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Exotic lumber enthusiasts and wood turners rejoice! From African Padauk to Zebrawood,  you can have your pick of the world’s finest exotic hardwoods. Renowned by woodworkers everywhere for the unique pieces they create, it’s easy to see why designer pieces and furniture made of exotic hardwoods are featured in upscale homes and magazines. Thanks to …

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Wood of the Week – Cumaru

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Known as Brazilian Teak, Cumaru is one of the world’s finest hardwoods. Flooring experts, designers, and contractors tend to rave about the inherent qualities found in this exceptional exotic hardwood. Here’s the most important facts about Cumaru: Color can vary from a golden tan to reddish brown Some dark grain accents may be present throughout …

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