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Low Maintenance, High Impact: Why Tigerwood Decking is the Smart Choice for Busy Lifestyles

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Choosing Brazilian hardwoods for decking and flooring is a smart decision. After all, they are known for their reliability, low maintenance, and durability. Ipe is a popular choice; however, for those seeking a more affordable option, tigerwood decking is an excellent alternative.

Known also as Brazilian Muiracatiara, tigerwood is a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor projects. It is prized for its fine quality and unique light golden brown to reddish brown shade. What sets it apart are the exotic brown and black stripes that look like a tiger’s coat, giving it a distinctive look.

Beyond its natural beauty, this decking material is perfect for homeowners with busy lifestyles. Read on to find out why.

  

Incredibly hard

  

If you are looking for durable hardwood, this is it. Brazilian Muiracatiara has a tight grain and greater density than oak and maple. On the Janka scale, it scores 2016 lbf — much higher than oak (1360 lbf) and maple (1450 lbf). This makes Tigerwood harder than baseball bats.

  

In addition, this incredible hardness makes Tigerwood decking durable and resilient against wood-boring organisms, including termites and pine borers. It resists fungus, too, making it better than cedar or pine. These characteristics eliminate the need for extensive treatments.

  

Low-maintenance 

 

Regular hardwoods require routine maintenance to maintain their aesthetics and integrity, and this can be a hassle for anyone with a busy lifestyle. Tigerwood does not need all that fuss to keep the bugs, mold, fungus, and other problems at bay. All it needs is a finisher if you want to preserve its color. Otherwise, you can let it age gracefully and turn gray over the years. 

 

Goes well with ipe railings 

 

Tigerwood decking has a rich color and distinctive grain pattern, which makes it a perfect match to an ipe railing. Both hardwoods are low-maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about extensive cleaning and treatments to make them look great each month. Plus, both are eco-friendly alternatives to composite wood because they are naturally biodegradable (like all Brazilian hardwoods). At the end of their practical life, they will simply decompose in a landfill, so you don’t have to worry about bringing them to a recycling center when you replace your decking.

  

ABS Wood is your one-stop shop for ipe and tigerwood decking, allowing you to source all the materials to build an attractive deck. Get an estimate by calling 352-508-4990 or 404-549-4840.

 

About the Author:


Bruce Master serves as the general manager at Advanced Building Supplies, also known as ABS Wood, a leading provider of a comprehensive range of Brazilian Hardwood products, including Ipe, Garapa, Cumaru, and Tigerwood. Bruce's affinity for exotic woods is a natural extension of his family heritage, rooted in a lineage of skilled woodworkers. Both his grandfather and father were esteemed craftsmen and cabinet makers.


Beyond his managerial role at ABS, Bruce actively engages in designing, planning, and installing his own decks. Prior to his involvement with Brazilian Hardwoods, Bruce held a generalist position at a large Ace Hardware store in Miami, Florida, specializing in serving an almost exclusive clientele of contractors working on projects in Miami Beach.


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