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Every material we sell, side by side: two Brazilian hardwoods, two thermally modified woods and composite. Prices and lengths come straight from our live catalog.
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| Material | Type | Best for | Density | Durability | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipe | Brazilian Hardwood | Decking, cladding, fascia & trim | About 1,030 kg/m³ air dry (sinks in water) | Very durable. 25+ years outdoors, resistant to rot and insects | Optional annual oiling to keep the brown tone; otherwise weathers to silver grey |
| Cumaru | Brazilian Hardwood | Decking & V-joint cladding | About 1,090 kg/m³ air dry | Very durable. 25+ years outdoors, resistant to rot and insects | Optional annual oiling to keep the golden tone; otherwise weathers to silver grey |
| Thermo Ayous | Thermally Modified Wood | Wall & ceiling cladding, decorative panels | About 450 to 550 kg/m³ after thermal treatment | Dimensionally stable and rot resistant above ground, with correct detailing | Annual UV oil recommended to keep the warm tone |
| Thermo Ash | Thermally Modified Wood | Decking | About 650 to 700 kg/m³ after thermal treatment | Dimensionally stable and rot resistant above ground, with correct detailing | Annual UV oil recommended to keep the tone |
| Composite | Composite | Decking & facade cladding | Engineered profile, not solid wood | Resists rot, insects, splinters and moisture | Soap and water only. No sealing or oiling |
Typical industry reference values for each material. Full specifications live on each product page.
1 / 37Ipe
Dense Brazilian hardwood with a rich brown tone. Our widest range: boards, decking, grooved decking, V-joint and fascia. Lasts 25+ years untreated.
- Best for
- Decking, cladding, fascia & trim
- From / piece
- $7.77
- Density
- About 1,030 kg/m³ air dry (sinks in water)
- Durability
- Very durable. 25+ years outdoors, resistant to rot and insects
- Maintenance
- Optional annual oiling to keep the brown tone; otherwise weathers to silver grey
- Available lengths
- 3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, 8 ft, 9 ft, 10 ft, 11 ft, 12 ft, 13 ft, 14 ft, 15 ft, 16 ft, 17 ft, 18 ft, 19 ft, 20 ft, 21 ft, 22 ft, 23 ft, 24 ft
1 / 25Cumaru
Brazilian hardwood with natural golden to reddish brown character, offered in standard and grooved decking, 5/4 boards and V-joint.
- Best for
- Decking & V-joint cladding
- From / piece
- $9.75
- Density
- About 1,090 kg/m³ air dry
- Durability
- Very durable. 25+ years outdoors, resistant to rot and insects
- Maintenance
- Optional annual oiling to keep the golden tone; otherwise weathers to silver grey
- Available lengths
- 3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, 8 ft, 9 ft, 10 ft, 11 ft, 12 ft, 13 ft, 14 ft, 15 ft, 16 ft, 17 ft, 18 ft, 19 ft, 20 ft, 21 ft, 22 ft
1 / 15Thermo Ayous
Thermally modified Ayous in S4S E4E boards, tongue and groove V-joint and decorative Grid Panels.
- Best for
- Wall & ceiling cladding, decorative panels
- From / piece
- $12.45
- Density
- About 450 to 550 kg/m³ after thermal treatment
- Durability
- Dimensionally stable and rot resistant above ground, with correct detailing
- Maintenance
- Annual UV oil recommended to keep the warm tone
- Available lengths
- 3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, 8 ft, 9 ft, 10 ft, 11 ft, 12 ft, 13 ft, 14 ft, 15 ft, 16 ft
1 / 6Thermo Ash
Thermally modified Ash, listed as a 1 × 6 S4S E4E decking board.
- Best for
- Decking
- From / piece
- $20.40
- Density
- About 650 to 700 kg/m³ after thermal treatment
- Durability
- Dimensionally stable and rot resistant above ground, with correct detailing
- Maintenance
- Annual UV oil recommended to keep the tone
- Available lengths
- 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 7 ft, 8 ft, 9 ft, 10 ft, 11 ft
1 / 89Composite
Composite decking in grooved and square edge profiles plus Grand Grid, Grid and Shiplap cladding, in multiple colors.
- Best for
- Decking & facade cladding
- From / piece
- $23.03
- Density
- Engineered profile, not solid wood
- Durability
- Resists rot, insects, splinters and moisture
- Maintenance
- Soap and water only. No sealing or oiling
- Available lengths
- 7 ft, 8 ft, 12 ft, 14 ft, 16 ft
- Colors (8)
- Ash Wood, Charcoal Gray, French Oak, Mineral Black, Northern Walnut, Royal Teak, Silver Gray, White Oak