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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.

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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.

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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.

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