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Hardwood Decking

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Garapa wood decking adds beauty and value to any outdoor building project.

SLS sells a wide variety of tropical hardwood decking.   Get your free quote for Ipe, Cumaru, Massaranduba, Garapa, Tigerwood, and so much more.  Check out our current specials and closeouts for great deals from across the country.   We offer a broad assortment of decking and rail accessories.  Therefore, placing your order here saves time and money on your next job.

Because we source nationwide, we are able to pass the savings on to our customers.  For the best value in decking, SLS is as good as it gets.  Give us a ring for your next outdoor building project.

Brazilian hardwoods are naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage.   The result is these natural products require no harsh chemical treatments.   Fewer chemical treatments equal less pollution to the environment.  In conclusion, Brazilian hardwoods outperform the composites and chemically treated lumbers every time.

  • IPE Decking

    Ipe, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is the hardest easily available tropical hardwood. We offer Ipe decking in common decking sizes Ipe lumber from 2×4 to 4×12 Ipe beams.  Its hues are generally an olive-brown, and the density of the lumber is quite impressive. Be prepared, as the grain pattern can be all over the place with […]

  • Cumaru Decking

    Cumaru Decking Pricing Brazilian Teak is commonly known as Cumaru.  It is a great substitute for Ipe, having nearly the same mechanical properties — the tones are a bit lighter than ipe. Cumaru can be obtained at about 2/3 the cost of Ipe. Architects and discerning homeowners utilize Cumaru in many ways but most commonly as decking or siding. […]

  • Garapa Decking

    Garapa Decking Pricing Brazilian Oak and Ash:  AKA Garapa Garapa is a great value among the Brazilian hardwoods.  While Garapa decking and garapa lumber is not as hard as some other Brazilian hardwoods, it is still about 30 percent harder than oak.  The cumaru garapa has a honey brown tone with lighter and darker shades from yellow […]

  • Mahogany Decking

    Medium texture and pores, generally speaking. Heartwood of Honduran Mahogany can vary quite a little bit from pale pinks to deep red browns. The color will deepen in time, usually. Honduran Mahogany is marketed by many as “Genuine” Mahogany to provide a distinction between this product and African variations on the mahogany product. Honduran Mahogany […]

  • Deck Tiles

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    Ipe Deck Tiles create an elegant roof top deck or terrace.   Deck tiles allow architects and planners to achieve level deck surfaces on rough grades.  Ipe deck tiles and Hanover® pedestals pair beautifully to suit a variety of surface slopes. Elevator™ Pedestal System Hanover Elevators™ are ideal for projects between 2″ and 24″ in grade. Hanover® Elevator™ pedestals […]

  • Tigerwood Decking

    Tigerwood is a beautiful exotic Brazilian hardwood which provides one of the most unique patterns you will ever see. Tigerwood is so named for its red and orange background punctuated with dark veined striping. It darkens to a slightly deeper hue of red with additional exposure to sunlight. Tigerwood’s striking beauty draws praise from designers, […]

  • Massaranduba Decking

    Massaranduba Decking Pricing WE HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITY ON MASSARANDUBA BUT MORE IS ON ORDER!!! PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US AROUND CHRISTMAS 2018. Massaranduba is a cost-effective, yet highly comparable alternative to slightly denser and more costly selections such as Ipe. “Massa” is also referred to as “Brazilian Redwood” — deep red hues accompany this delightful tropical hardwood, […]

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Specialty Lumber Solutions represents the nation’s largest wholesalers of tropical hardwood products and domestic lumber mills. If you are looking for Ipe, Teak, Cumaru, Massaranduba or another species, we sell tropical hardwood rain screen siding and decking materials at the best prices.

For high end domestic species, we offer clear grade Western Red Cedar and Select Southern Cypress custom milled to your specifications. We also have your flooring needs covered by working with direct importers to offer a line of tropical hardwood flooring at the most competitive prices.

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