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Dorado Decking

Posted on December 15, 2016 by admin

During the gold rush many pioneers seeking their fortune made expeditions across land and sea to stake their claim. It was an exciting time full of adventure with the prospects of becoming wealthy. During this day in time, the Spanish used the word “Dorado” meaning “Gold” or “Golden”. At Woods Direct we have named one of our most valuable decking products Dorado Decking™, lumber made from Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei) tropical hardwood. It is a precious hard wood that is only grown in the region of Guyana, South America and is one of the strongest, most dense woods anyone will find on earth. It not only has monetary value but will outlast most decking products on the market today.

Greenheart Piling

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Why use Greenheart Piling? World renowned for high bending strength and durability, Greenheart Piling is made from Greenheart wood — an attractive tropical hardwood found only in the rainforest of Guyana. With at least a 150-year track record of sustainable harvesting and commercial use, Greenheart wood is used in the most extreme conditions, making it the number one timber of choice for both salt water and fresh water applications. The pilings are three to four times stronger than treated pine or fir […]

Sandura® Wallaba Tropical Shingles

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Sandura® Tropical Shingles (click image to launch video player window) We are manufacturing the next generation in Wallaba shingles known as SANDURA® TROPICAL SHINGLES. By enhancing the production techniques for Sandura® Wallaba shingles, there is less waste of forest resources, creating greater sustainable harvesting and reducing negative effects on the rainforest environment. New technology used in the manufacturing of Sandura® shingles is safer for

Sumara Siding

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Sumara Siding™ is our luxurious brand of siding which gives clients a choice between three of the most sought-after tropical hardwoods in the world: Ipe, Greenheart, and Purpleheart. These three wood species are known for their incredible strength, resistance to termites, and other wood eating pests, and a life span of 50 years plus.

Dulahin Decking

Posted on December 15, 2016 by admin

From places of royalty to the backyards of people with exquisite taste comes Dulahin Decking. For those dream projects that need a rich color and a feeling of luxury, Dulahin Decking provides both. In the country of Guyana where Dulahin is manufactured, the word, “Dulahin” means bride. One of the most luxurious woods available to consumers on the tropical hardwood market today is known as Purpleheart, the wood Dulahin is made from. It is like the bride of all woods with its feminine appeal but possesses a masculine strength, a marriage of two attributes that make Purpleheart unique.

Greenheart Timbers

Posted on October 27, 2016 by admin

Why use Greenheart Timbers? When the word timber is seen, or heard, most people identify it with wood you buy at the local lumber store, others see it as stacks of boards sitting on a construction site waiting to be unbundled and used, while a third group see it as something completely different. This includes high end architects, designers and wood specialist who market tropical hardwood and use it as an incredibly strong and beautiful product for high end resorts, luxury homes and large scale construction projects. […]

Ipe Decking

Posted on December 15, 2016 by admin

A future construction site or a barren backyard can be a blank canvas where dreams are drafted. As upscale architects, designers and ambitious home owners begin sketching their outdoor ideas on paper, they often turn to Ipe (pronounced “e-pay”), one of the most beautiful and luxurious hardwoods in the world. This wood, also known as “Ironwood”, is often used in building a structure of tropical planks connected to each other, creating what is known as decking. Ipe (Handroanthus spp.) is one of the most sought after decking woods in the industry. The durable tropical hardwood is the perfect lumber for exterior applications adding a touch of elegance to any outdoor space.

Gazebo Kits and Pergola Kits

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

We offer custom pergola and gazebo kits. We are in the process of creating drawings of some of our custom designs, which we will make available on this page as soon as they’re ready. We can also have custom drawings prepared to incorporate your own ideas or requirements. [More…]

Tropical Hardwood Crane Mats

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

For industrial strength stabilization of cranes and other heavy equipment, tropical hardwood crane mats stand up to the challenge for years of service. Standard crane mats made from domestic oak can fail in as little as a year in certain applications, where tropical hardwood mats can last for 10+ years of continuous use. [More…]

Railroad Ties and Bridge Timbers

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Mora and Azobe (Ekki) species are specified for crossties (sleepers), switchties, and bridge timber applications by transit authorities and other railroad engineers worldwide. [More…]

Fender Systems

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Woods Direct offers a wide variety of species and dimensions for fender system timbers (fenders & walers) for the construction or rehabilitation of docks, bulkheads, wharfs, piers and other marine structures.

Our walers & timbers are suitable for all project types, from smaller private residential dock and bulkhead applications to full scale government owned commercial fishing piers or marine barge transfer applications. […]

Posts, Beams and Stringers

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Post-and-beam construction is a popular building technique throughout the Americas. Durability and strength, combined with natural insect- and rot-resistance make tropical hardwoods an excellent choice for building and construction. The unique character of naturally beautiful Woods Direct hardwood products have been featured in everything from private homes to large commercial resorts.

Wallaba Posts and Poles

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Wallaba posts and poles are excellent for freshwater and exterior ground contact applications. The Wallaba species is an untreated, natural product that is excellent for small docks, and retaining walls. Round Wallaba piles have less taper than Greenheart and are popular for the construction of many different types of waterfront and exterior structures. [More…]

Graded Rough Lumber

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

Guyana forests offer many different types of beautiful hardwoods. Woods Direct offers this variety of tropical hardwoods to our customers in various forms, including Graded Rough Lumber for lumber yard and custom woodworking applications. We produce Andiroba (Guyana Mahogany), Purpleheart, Basralocus, Wamara and many other types of sawn graded lumber for shipment to lumber yards all over the world. [More…]

Dimensional Lumber

Posted on March 11, 2015 by admin

For general construction and building applications, we offer dimensional lumber in commercial tropical hardwood species. Greenheart, Purpleheart, Azobe, Mora and Basralocus are some of the most popular choices. We custom saw your desired cut list per your specifications in the species you desire. [More…]

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Dorado Decking

Greenheart Piling

Sandura® Wallaba Tropical Shingles

Sumara Siding

Dulahin Decking

Greenheart Timbers

Ipe Decking

Gazebo Kits and Pergola Kits

Tropical Hardwood Crane Mats

Railroad Ties and Bridge Timbers

Fender Systems

Posts, Beams and Stringers

Wallaba Posts and Poles

Graded Rough Lumber

Dimensional Lumber

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