This Tigerwood deck will be an attractive place for patrons to sit, eat, and relax.

Why is Tigerwood a great decking option for California homes and businesses?

For starters, Tigerwood is instantly attractive. Many of our customers in California have told us that they enjoy working with such an easy material because it cuts labor costs and install time. We’ve even had customers call us to say that the second their commercial project was completed they saw an immediate increase in business thanks to more walk in traffic and customer interest.

It’s not hard to imagine people walking by this pizza parlor in San Francisco and staring at it.  With those rich colors of rusty oranges, brown, and dark black streaks you would only need one attempt to guess this wood’s name. From California to New York, you can find more and more outside commercial projects using exotic  and eco-friendly decking materials like Tigerwood.

Looks aside, there are some very practical reasons why Tigerwood is a great choice for commercial applications.

• Durability – Tigerwood is an all-weather wood decking material that is ideal for any climate
• Reliable & Safe – Naturally slip and scratch resistant
• Genuine Wood – Incomparable beauty plastic decking can only aspire to
• Affordable – High class without the high price tag
• Worry free – There’s no need to fuss over maintenance issues
• Easy Installation – Tigerwood is very easy to cut and install

Are you interested in Tigerwood for your California home? Visit our Tigerwood Decking to order direct from the importer for increased savings.

Commercial inquiries: Please visit our Wholesale Decking page to get a quote on any of the decking materials Advantage Trim & Lumber carries.

There are a ton of decking materials in the market today. At Advantage we specialize in hardwood decking only because our customers demand the best. This is why, of the many wood decking options out there, Advantage has thoroughly tested and selected four of the finest, most reliable options that work well in any climate.

Tigerwood, Cumaru, Ipe, and Garapa are the Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Audi of the decking world. Each has their own distinct look at set of qualities, but one thing binds them together. The combination of reliable durability and resilience that serves to give you an outdoor retreat with  high performance.

For instance, check out this wood deck pictured above. This Cumaru deck was constructed in Michigan. This homeowner actually replaced their redwood deck with Cumaru because they wanted a decking material that would withstand the brutally harsh cold, snow, and bad weather that Michigan is famous for. And, when Spring does come, she also wanted to have an outdoor retreat that she wouldn’t have to spend money maintaining. When you see the Cumaru deck pictures that she sent us, you’ll have to admit that she made the right choice.

While you can describe the quality of hardwoods like Cumaru, Tigerwood, and Garapa as luxurious and reliable, there is one major difference between them and other higher-priced decking options, price. These four decking options are a great value and are more affordable both in the short and in the long run. Being so naturally resilient to insects, mold, and decay allows each wood to last for decades.

With the fall building season just about to start, now is the time to consider these four wonderful exotic hardwood decking options for your home.

It’s not enough to say that you’re product is eco-friendly. People want, and deserve, proof. However, it is getting harder for all of us to cut through the marketing hype to see products for what they really are, not what you are told they are. So….with that said, what does that have to do with decking?

We received a phone call the other day from someone who was fed lies. They were told by someone trying to sell them thousands of dollars in composite decking that “anyone who buys hardwood decking from countries like Brazil are helping kill off the rain forest. ” This person was shopping around and asked us point blank, “How can I be sure that the hardwood you sell is really eco-friendly?”

At Advantage, we LOVE getting questions like this. Here’s our response:

Dear Ms. Concerned Customer,

Thank you for your question. At Advantage Trim & Lumber Co., Inc. we appreciate questions like yours because it gives us the opportunity to shed some light on some surprising truths as well as share with you what makes the products we sell compliant with all international trade laws.

The first thing you need to know is that, in countries like Brazil, the forests are heavily regulated. The land, as you might imagine is extremely valuable. We would argue that the land in those countries might be worth more long term than any oil-field. How? Well, for starters, the trees that grow in places like the rain forest give us something an oil-field cannot, oxygen. Trees have been mankind’s go-to resource for thousands of years. You name it, whether it’s for shelter, food, protection, or the air we breathe, trees are a treasured resource that must always be protected.

This is why, when you told us that you were told that buying hardwood decking from contributes to the destruction of the rainforest, we had to respond.

The lumber we buy and mill in countries like Brazil are controlled by the regulatory body known as IBAMA. This is agency is run by the Brazilian government. They pretty much control the lumber industry in that country. I say “pretty much” because each state in Brazil also has their own state-run agencies. For instance in the Brazilian state of Para, the agency that monitors and regulates lumber mills is known as SEMA. You can find many states that actually create and enforce more stringent laws to control the production of lumber in their respective states.

Proper forest management ensures the health of the forest, not its destruction.

The attached picture is from a recent trip to a managed forest in South America. The person holding the clipboard is instructing the mill not just which trees can be felled, but the actual direction that they have to fall. The meticulous nature of these plans ensure that the growth around those trees get to prosper and new trees get to grow in its place. A great number of those trees on that management plan are what’s known as “wolf trees” or “mother trees”. Basically, those trees have hollowed out from the inside, and don’t produce seeds. Their presence in the rainforest actually depletes resources from surrounding plants and foliage. We have a post on our website that details more information about how felling these wolf trees is a great sustainable forestry practice.

Also, contrary to popular belief, most exotic hardwoods don’t originate from the rainforest; they are grown and produced in specially designated and monitored non-rainforest areas. The great majority of the wood we purchase comes from those protected areas.

Lumber companies are not oil companies. Our company doesn’t pillage the land and leave a husk of the earth in our wake. It makes sound economic sense for us to see the forest survive and thrive. In addition, it also makes good economic sense for trees to be harvested for lumber. Remember, land is a valuable asset. If the demand for trees is steady, landowners have every reason to keep the land as it is. What’s the alternative?

Buying eco-friendly wood prevents clear cutting and burning of the rain forest by cattle ranchers.

This picture shows what happens when a landowner decides to make more money raising cattle for leather goods and hamburgers instead of cultivating trees. If no value is placed on the forest, landowners have no economic incentive. Likewise, you might also be shocked to learn (as were we), that in Brazil it’s easier to burn a forest down for cattle of soy farming than it is to get a permit to cut down a tree. That’s right. You don’t need a permit to burn a forest, but you do to cut down a tree. The money that comes from the agriculture industry is flooding countries in South America at a furious pace. So much so that people still falsely assume that harvesting lumber for decking and flooring is the primary cause of deforestation in Brazil and other South American nations.

In conclusion, know that the wood decking we sell here at Advantage only comes from forests that are sustainably managed and heavily regulated. One final note, another reason you benefit from buying hardwood decking instead of composite decking materials is that you’re also choosing quality over hype. Hardwoods like Tigerwood, Cumaru, and Ipe are proven materials that, thanks to sustainable forestry, also produce a higher grade material that has enduring qualities.

We hope that this information helps shed light on a very important topic for all of us. At the very least, we also hope that it cuts through the misinformation you previously received.

Thank you again for your inquiry.

Best regards,

Advantage Trim & Lumber

This Tigerwood porch is a sunroom that can be enjoyed all year round.

This post is all about why Tigerwood should be on your short list of wood decking options.

We talk a lot about composite decking, and ipe on this blog. With good reason, both of those decking materials are known to most people and contractors alike.

But, is that all there is? Absolutely not.

In fact, Tigerwood is one  species that a lot of contractors like better than BOTH of those materials.

Why?

Here are some benefits that explain why  Tigerwood is preferred choice among builders and contractors:

• Tigerwood is easy to install
• Less time to install = Less labor costs
• It doesn’t severly blunt tools, saw blades, screws, etc.
• A strikingly attractive look
• More dependable than composite decking
• Same mold, decay, and insect resistance that ipe has
• Less expensive than ipe and composite decking

Want a professional’s opinion on this exotic hardwood? Check out one contractor’s thoughts on working with Tigerwood and you’ll see why it’s a great wood decking option for your home.

Ready to get started? Looking for more info?

Learn more about Tigerwood. Or to check out prices, please visit the Advantage Trim & Lumber online wood decking store.

As always, you can also reach Advantage via our:

When you buy Tigerwood decking, you'll be using installing some of the most beautiful material anywhere.

Now, building a Tigerwood deck is easy and even more affordable.

With an easy to navigate shopping cart at your disposal you can buy Tigerwood decking from the comfort of your home, 24/7/365.

Choose from the following profiles:

• S4S E4E Standard
• Pregrooved
• Tongue & groove (T&G)
• Post Caps
• Deck Rail System
• 2×2, 4×4, 6×6 posts
• Call for custom orders

With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on some of the most gorgeous exotic hardwood decking, Tigerwood.

Buy hardwood decking, or call us during our regular office hours:

Buy Hardwood On Sale From Advantage Trim & Lumber Company

Right now, Advantage is running two great sales!

We have both our Overstock Hardwood Sale and Holiday Decking Sale running at the same time so that you get the lowest prices and the most options on hardwood decking and hardwood flooring.

For our Overstock sale, we’re various sizes of the following hardwood species on sale:

• Ipe Decking
• Tigerwood Decking
• Cumaru Decking

If you’ve been saving up to do a home renovation, or have been considering building a deck, now is the time to buy premium grade hardwood. Building a deck before the winter months is a practical decision because right now you can find a reputable deck builder who will work with you on price. Another good reason is building a deck will raise the value of your home and provide you with a great excuse to spend some time outdoors when Spring rolls around.

The price of Ipe and other hardwood decking has never been lower!

GREAT NEWS! Advantage Trim & Lumber is running a Holiday decking sale!

So, if you’re looking to build a deck, but are waiting for when the price is right, now is the time to check out our extensive inventory.

Currently, these lines of exotic hardwood are on sale:

• Ipe Decking
• Tigerwood Decking
• Prefinished Tongue and Groove Hardwood Flooring
  • Brazilian Walnut Flooring
  • Tigerwood Flooring
• Unfinished Tongue and Groove Hardwood Flooring
  • Brazilian Walnut Flooring

Check out the Advantage Lumber Holiday decking prices and you’ll see how affordable it is to build a hardwood deck that will look great and will  last for decades!