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HARDWOODS
Whatever the reasons
for building a deck, there are several natural choices of decking material.
Pro- Deck Supply specializes in a variety of hardwoods. Our most popular
hardwood is Ipé. Ipé is an exotic hardwood used to make high quality
decking boards. Throughout the United States , it is also known under various
other trademarked names. While we call Ipé by its
common name, it is anything but common. Ipé is
naturally resistant to rot, decay, and termites. Along with its durability,
it possesses a rich beauty that will add value and distinction to any home. Grown
in South America, Ipé as a deck wood is a
unique decking material that brings the warmth, beauty and luxury of indoor
hardwood flooring to your back door. Other specialty woods available are
Mahogany, Redwood, Tigerwood, Blue Star, Red Meranti, and Red Balau.
PRESSURE TREATED
There are reported
to be some 30,000,000 wood decks in the United States , and the number increases with
every new subdivision. Despite the ongoing use of some naturally durable
species of wood and the emergence of several types of artificial wood, the
overwhelmingly chosen material for decks is pressure-treated wood.
Treated wood, sold
in nearly every lumber outlet in North America ,
is favored for a variety of reasons: it has a natural appearance, its
resistance to termites and rot is well established, wood is a plentiful and
renewable resource, and treated wood is usually the most economical choice.
WESTERN CEDAR
A deck made
with Western Red Cedar, one of the world's most beautiful woods, is apt to be
one of the best looking decks in the neighborhood. But Western Red Cedar
decks have much more going for them than good looks alone. Extending living
space to the outdoors, integrating home and landscape, making use of damp or
uneven terrain and giving a contemporary look to a traditionally- styled home
are just a few of the ways that decks make life a little better.
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