Tigerwood Decking

Tigerwood decking like all Brazilian hardwoods, is naturally biodegradable. One of the incredible things to note is that this wood has a lower price point than Ipe. Ipe railing accent Tigerwood as the brown graining pattern color matches Ipe.If you are looking for a green alternative to composite, this is the decking to review.

Tigerwood decking from ABS Wood serves as the best flooring solution for your interior home projects with its striking features. This finest quality hardwood comes in unique shades of light golden-brown to reddish-brown coloring with exotic black and brown stripes giving it a tiger-like appearance. Over time, this wood dries to reddish brown, but effective kiln drying is much needed to achieve this stability. Being the most exotic looking Brazilian hardwoods, it is naturally resistant to rot and decay and lasts for years. Tiger wood is not only used for flooring, doors, musical instruments, lathe art, paneling, and trim but for interior application too.

Tigerwood Decking Specifications:

Brazilian Muiracatiara, commonly known as Tigerwood, is reddish-colored with irregular brown grain lines. As this looks like Tiger stripes, the colloquial name of Tigerwood is used. The decking is very hard with a tight grain. Many people say that this wood is their favorite wood. These wood decks are frequently paired with Ipe railing as the brown in the decking matches the Ipe color.

Like all Brazilian hardwoods, Tigerwood does not rot and laughs at termites. The decking is so hard that WDOs or Wood Destroying Organisms of insects or mold just cannot get a foothold. Instead they just move on to some nice soft pine leaving the decking behind. Of course it will not rot in our lifetime even if you leave it soaking in water.

Tigerwood is wood! It will biodegrade.At the end of its long useful life it will decompose in a landfill. Composite are made of plastic and will be around for thousands of years.
Our Tigerwood complies with all aspects of the Lacey act. Basically, it is replanted in a managed forest and responsibly harvested.
To top this all off, like all our products they will arrive at your job site be it home or commercial so an additional transportation is not necessary.

Tigerwood Characteristics:

Muiracatiara aka Tigerwood is spectacular for outdoor projects. Whether it be a deck or “big green egg” table the reddish color with brown stripes scheme truly accents your project. It is a close grain, heavy, hard wood that resists moisture or rain. BTW: The stripes resemble tiger stripes hence the name.

Tigerwood Color:

This wood has two colors, cherry red and brown so deep it sometimes looks black.

Tigerwood Hardness:

This wood is harder than maple or oak. For the technical minded, its Janka rating is 2016lbf vs Maple 1450lbf and oak of 1360lbf. The take away is Tigerwood is harder than oak floors or maple baseball bats.

Tigerwood Durability:

This wood resists fungus, termites, pine borers and any other WDOs.   The true secret is this wood is so hard that bugs just move on. The hurt their little teeth and say “hey guys, lets go find us a pine tree to eat.”     The color and WDO resistance makes it much better decking material than Pine or Cedar.

Tigerwood Preservation:

Tigerwood needs a “finisher” to block / reflect the UV of the sun. Remember the UV turns wood gray and Tigerwood is no acceptation.   As to colors or stains or other protectance none are needed. Just a simple UV blocker is all you need.

Tigerwood decking offers a unique aesthetic appeal with its vibrant color patterns and durability. It’s a popular choice for those looking to add a visually striking element to their outdoor spaces. Below is a table that outlines the key characteristics of Tigerwood decking:

Characteristic	Description
Color	Tigerwood has a dramatic color variation, ranging from reddish-brown to light golden brown, distinguished by dark, bold streaks that resemble tiger stripes, enhancing its appeal.  Long-term will gray unless a UV blocker finisher is applied.
Texture	It features a fine to medium texture with an interlocked grain, contributing to its attractive appearance and smooth finish after proper sanding.
Hardness	With a Janka hardness rating of about 2,160 lbf (9,600 N), Tigerwood is very hard and durable, resistant to scratches and daily wear.
Weight	It is relatively dense, weighing around 59 lbs/ft³ (950 kg/m³), making it durable yet slightly lighter than some other exotic hardwoods used for decking.
Fire Resistance	Tigerwood has good fire resistance, similar to other hardwoods like Ipe and Cumaru, which is beneficial for safety in outdoor applications.
Workability	While its hardness and interlocked grain can pose challenges, such as blunting of tools, Tigerwood can be worked with standard tools. Pre-drilling is advised for fasteners.
Stability	Offers good stability with moderate expansion and contraction. Its interlocked grain contributes to its dimensional stability, reducing warping and twisting.
Expansion/Contraction	Exhibits moderate expansion and contraction in response to environmental humidity changes, less so than softer woods but should be accounted for in installation.
Termite Resistance	Highly resistant to termites and other insects, making it suitable for outdoor use without extensive chemical treatments.
Buoyancy	Due to its high density, Tigerwood is less buoyant, similar to other exotic hardwoods, and may not float easily or could sink in water.