What type of hardware should be used with hardwood?

Marine grade solid stainless steel is key to maintaining a sound structure. This is why we partner with international brands such as DeckWise, Simpson StrongTie to provide our clients with deck screws, hidden fasteners, ipe clips, and structural steel connectors. Having the right type of alloy for your fasteners will provide corrosion protection, even in

What is each type of wood used for?

Ipe: Any outdoor structure, such as decks, docks, pergolas, siding, ceilings and soffits, outdoor kitchens, boardwalks, gates, gate doors, and more. Cumaru: Any outdoor structure, such as decks, docks, pergolas, siding, ceilings and soffits, outdoor kitchens, boardwalks, gates, gate doors, and more. Cumaru is a little less resistant than ipe and is distinguished by its

Why use hardwood?

As a hardwood it is impervious to rot and decay resistant, naturally repels insects such as termites, and is scratch resistant.

What sizes of wood do you carry?

Ipe Decking (Brazilian Walnut) is available in decking sized: 1×4, 1×6, 1×8, 1×12, 2×12, 2×2, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 4×4, 5/4×6, 5/4×8, 6×6 Cumaru Decking (Brazilian Teak) is available in decking sizes: 1×4, 1×6 and 5/4×6 Santos Mahogany is available in decking sizes: 1×6 tongue and groove, 5/4×6 deck boards Garapa (Brazilian Ash): 1×6, 5/4×6 Massaranduba

What type of woods do you carry?

We carry tropical hardwoods and domestic hardwoods. ▪ Tropical Hardwood: Ipe, Cumaru, Garapa, Massaranduba, Santos Mahogany, Jatoba ▪ Domestic Hardwood: Marine Grade Pressure Treated Wood, Oak, Cypress, American Walnut