Tropical Wood

Noble woods directly fom Brazil.

Hard Woods

Ipe - Ironwood

Ipe (EE-pay), also known generically as ironwood. Originating in Brazil, South America, Ipe for flooring and decking, is a unique decking material that brings the warmth and beauty of hardwoods to the indoor and outdoors. Ipe is quite possibly the most useful and versatile organic building material available. They are very resistant to rot, insects, UV exposure, ice, salt, abrasion, splintering, chemicals and Class A fire rated. The superior strength, stability, and durability of Ipe, achieved naturally, makes them ideally suited for a wide variety of uses.

Our Ipe decking comes in
5/4 x 4, 5/4 x 6, 1 x 4, 1 x 6

or other custom sizes.

Cumaru
DIPTERYX ODORATA

Cumaru, or Brazilian teak as it is widely called, is known for its exceptional hardness and durability. This dense wood has a range of colors varying from a tan brown to a reddish brown with some pieces offering a black striping. This exotic hardwood is a great choice in both residential and commercial installations, especially to users who prefer a more brownish look to their application. Cumaru's appearance makes it a great sustainable alternative for Burmese teak, with the added benefit of being more than three times as hard.

Grapia

Also known as Goldenwood, this Tropical Hardwood specie used to be used in railroad sleepers because of its durability.

Extremely tough and durable, this lighter specie is a wonderful choice for those seeking a lighter color deck than Ipe or Jarrah.

Grapia stands blsitering summers and hard winters.

Maracateara

Tauari

Brazilian Oak, as the species Tauri is commonly called, is a light tan wood that sometimes presents a pinkish tint. This wood is sophisticated with subtle warmth, and is an ideal alternative to domestic oak due to its graining patterns and desirable color, which is often a light flax brown. Those who prefer the lighter red shades of freshly laid Brazilian Cherry to its more mature color will be pleased with the option of Brazilian Oak. It resembles the initial look of its redder relative, and does not darken like Brazilian Cherry. Brazilian Oak’s neutral shading and medium grain patterns allow it to be highly versatile and adaptable to a wide range of uses. Brazilian Oak is similar to its domestic counterpart in hardness.

Tauari - Brazilian Oak Solid Prefinished flooring available in ¾”Thickness and 3 ¼”, 4”, and 5” Widths.
Tauari - Brazilian Oak Solid Unfinished flooring available in ¾” Thickness and 3”, 3 ¼”, 4”, and 5” Widths.

We can also cut custom sizes.

Angelim Pedra

Angelim Pedra hardwood flooring is characterized by a well-defined rich red and deep brown vertical grain. Behind this grain lies Angelim Pedra’s base color, which varies slightly, often appearing light mustard yellow or a warm tan. This wood gives off a natural luster, which increases the feeling of depth between the base color and the richer grain. Receiving a high rating in durability, this wood is resilient to pressure and environment and is unattractive to rot and fungi. Compared to many hardwoods, Angelim Pedra is particularly conducive to easy installation, and it is more attractive than its often pricier competitors.

Angelim Pedra Solid Prefinished flooring available in ¾”Thickness and 3 ¼”, 4”, and 5” Widths.
Angelim Pedra Solid Unfinished flooring available in ¾” Thickness and 3”, 3 ¼”, 4”, and 5” Widths.

Angelim

Cedro Mara

Scientific name: Cedrelinga catenaeformis Ducke
Family: Leguminosae

Features:
Slightly Heavy Wood (640kg/m3), light tones, smooth touch, attractive finish. Easy to saw.
Principal Usage:
For general carpentry, civilian construction industry, furniture, divisions, plywood, etc

Jequitiba

One of the most famous trees of the Atlantic Rain forest, not just for the wood quality, but it's impressive size, longevity and hugeness.

In the native forest an adult Jequitiba is easily recognized among the other trees.

Their wood is highly demanded, for its beauty and quality.

Marupa

The Marupa tree has a uniform cream color wood, with straight grain and uniform texture, it's moderately durable, and use for interior joinery, mouldings and dowels. Works easily and machines to a smooth, clean surface. Easy to paint, stain and polish, but care required when glueing.