You’ve created a stunning outdoor space. You’ve made your deck into an outdoor centerpiece using beautiful exotic wood. At Decktec we’re very familiar with many exotic woods but the two we work with most frequently are mahogany and ipê.

Mahogany

According to eHow, mahogany is “commonly regarded as the world’s leading wood for fine-quality furniture, cabinetry, sculpture, carving, interior trim, and other applications.” The mahogany used for building decks typically comes from a tree called Swietenia macrophylla, also known as the big-leaf mahogany tree. These trees grow in tropical environments and they get huge. Rainforest Alliance says they can grow at tall as 200 feet. Reminiscent of a tropical oak, the Mahogany tree yields a gorgeous auburn colored wood that’s quite durable, which makes for a tough, long-lasting deck.

Ipê

Another exotic tropical wood called ipê comes from a tree known in the scientific world as Tabebuia spp.. These graceful trees are sometimes called Brazilian Walnuts and they’re particularly stunning around February when they burst into white, pink, yellow, red, and purple hues. The wood from the ipê tree is a rich nutty hue is occasionally tinted with red tones. But this wood is more than just a beautiful addition to your outdoor space, it’s practical too. ipê is very strong, strong enough that it has earned the nickname “ironwood,” and it withstands both rot and wear.

Exotic Wood Care

Your deck is a major aesthetic and functional part of your outdoor space. It’s important to take care of your investment, which is why we offer specialty exotic wood treatments including washing, stain removal, and sealing. Throughout every step of the process, we make certain to protect the other elements of your outdoor room. Our washing and stain removal solutions are biodegradable and our sealing process is specifically tailored to your particular exotic wood. Think it’s time for some DeckTec maintenance?