Are you looking for a durable and attractive material for your deck or any outdoor structure? You’ve come to the right place. At ABS Wood, we offer the best Brazilian hardwoods that are better than traditional locally sourced options. Among these is tigerwood decking, a fine hardwood with a striking appearance.
Tigerwood is also known as Brazilian Muiracatiara, the most exotic-looking of all Brazilian hardwoods. It was named after its distinct reddish-brown color and irregular brown grain lines that resemble tiger stripes. We get a lot of customers saying that this is their favorite type of wood, and it’s easy to see why. Here are just some of the many reasons to choose this decking material:
1. More affordable than ipe
One of the benefits of choosing tigerwood decking is it costs significantly less than ipe. If you still want to incorporate the luxurious look of ipe wood in your project, consider using it for your railing. Ipe’s rich color and durability complements tigerwood’s natural beauty.
2. Durable and long-lasting
Tigerwood decking has a tight grain that makes it harder than traditional hardwoods. How hard is it? On the Janka scale, it scores 2016 lbf — that’s remarkably greater than oak (1360 lbf) and maple (1450 lbf). Imagine a maple baseball bat or oak floor, but harder. Given this hardness and interlocked grain, we recommend pre-drilling to accommodate fasteners.
Like other Brazilian hardwoods, tigerwood won’t succumb to termites and rot. It’s so hard that wood-destroying organisms and wood-boring insects will likely find softer wood like pine. If you live in an area with high rainfall or heavy snow, you don’t have to worry about it rotting and fungus, even when soaked in water.
Are you worried about fire destroying your deck? Tigerwood’s good fire resistance can increase your home’s safety.
3. Aesthetically pleasing
Tigerwood doesn’t require special treatments or staining. Its unique tiger-like stripes (ranging from reddish-brown to light golden-brown) give it a natural appeal that doesn’t need artificial enhancement. If left untreated, tigerwood will naturally weather to a rich reddish-brown hue, but will then continue to turn to gray. To maintain the red color a UV protectant treatment is mandatory. Finally, to ensure stability and prevent warping, only by kiln dried Tigerwood.
Tigerwood’s looks also complement the appearance of other Brazilian hardwoods, which is why it can be paired with ipe railings, as mentioned.
4. Low-maintenance
UV rays from the sun will turn any wood gray without a protective coating, as mentioned tigerwood decking isn’t an exception. We recommend using a UV blocker or finisher to reflect ultraviolet light. Other than that, tigerwood doesn’t require other stains, paints, and coatings. It will maintain its unique aesthetic and add a visually striking feature that brings character to your outdoor space.
5. Eco-friendly and naturally biodegradable
Are you looking for an eco-friendly decking material? You might appreciate tigerwood decking. Like other Brazilian hardwoods, it’s biodegradable and won’t sit too long in a landfill when it reaches the end of its lifespan — a stark contrast to composite wood that takes many decades to rot. Just be sure to buy tigerwood from a reputable supplier like us.
At ABS Wood, we comply with the Lacey Act to ensure our Brazilian hardwoods are responsibly harvested from properly managed and sustainable forests. Moreover, we deliver the materials directly to your job site, eliminating any additional transportation to minimize your carbon footprint.
Transform your outdoor space with tigerwood decking from ABS Wood
Contact us today to get a quote for Tigerwood. We offer it in different sizes and at competitive prices. You may call 352-508-4990 or 404-549-4840 or leave a message here. Alternatively, you may email info@abswood.com.