Is Massaranduba good for decking?

Massaranduba is considered the highest quality, best natural wood decking material on the market today. It is also one of the most popular species for decking we stock at Brazilian Wood Depot.

Where does Massaranduba come from?

COUNTRIES OF DISTRIBUTION: Brasil, Columbia, Mexico & Venezuela. ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: Widely distributed throughout Central America, and northern South America; occurs in many forest stands. HEARTWOOD COLOUR: Heartwood varies from reddish brown to a dark brown, plum in colour.

What is Brazilian redwood?

Brazilian Redwood, also known as Massaranduba, is a gorgeous and durable hardwood whose durability makes it a frequent choice not only for flooring but decking as well. The naturally beautiful heartwood can range from light to dark brownish-red, with a grain that can be straight, somewhat wavy, or interlocked.

What is Ipe decking?

Ipe decking is a high density hardwood decking material. The high density of Ipe decking is one reason why Ipe decking lasts so long and is so durable. Ipe decking is naturally resistant to termites and rot and decay. Ipe decking is so dense it has received a Class A fire rating.

Is Massaranduba wood sustainable?

Massaranduba decking is among the finest decking materials available in terms of high density, strength and beauty. These products are certified under IBAMA or other government authorized agences according to international environmental guidelines for sustainability.

What is Balau decking?

Balau Timber is stocked as an exterior ‘decking’ profile. This is a Malaysian hardwood with natural durability and will gradually weather to a silver-grey colour. The timber is durable, with a little tendency to warp or twist (20 – 30 years life span)

What is garapa decking?

Garapa is a high-density hardwood species native to Brazil. Garapa is sometimes known as “Brazilian Ash” or a “Brazilian Hardwood”. Garapa is a high-density, highly durable hardwood species that is ideal for use in exterior structures including decks, wood siding, wood rainscreen and more.

Can cedar be used for flooring?

Cedar Wood Flooring Gives Your Home a Classic & Traditional Feel. Cedar is one of the most popular woods in North America. Some people choose cedar flooring because of the delicate fragrance it emits. Cedar is used primarily in applications like furniture, shingles, and boat building.

What type of wood is tigerwood?

What Is Tigerwood? Tigerwood is a durable and dramatic exotic wood species known for its dark vein stripes and beautiful deep reddish-orange background. It’s known by a variety of names including Brazilian koa, Congo wood, African walnut, courbaril, bototo, zorrowood, and muiracatiara.

Should I oil my ipe deck?

If you want your IPE decking to remain naturally brown, you should apply a layer of IPE oil every year. Otherwise, you can just leave it as it is and ensure that you clean it regularly. The best part about not using IPE oil on a wood decking is that the silver patina is not permanent.

Does IPE decking need to be sealed?

Do I have to seal Ipe wood? No, but you really should. During the initial exposure of your Ipe decking or hardwood siding on site, weather, especially UV rays, take a toll on outdoor woods. Proper UV protection helps minimize surface checking on your deck or siding boards.

Is ipe wood illegal?

Given that ipe is so sought after, it comes as no surprise that it’s often illegally harvested. Illegal logging is a large scale problem with rainforest timber, as groups like Greenpeace have documented. However, the problem is particularly pervasive with ipe due to its tendency to fetch high prices in the market.