DECKING
Deck designers and builders are smart people, who can make a difference one project at a time. Our decks should be designed to have longer life cycles. We should embrace innovation of the materials we use. You may say to yourself that one person can’t make a difference. But we should all be reminded that if we are not part of the solution then we become part of the problem. We don’t live in isolation. Our actions collectively will have a huge impact on the environmental situation on Earth.
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WESTERN JUNIPER
"Restoration" Juniper decking
Western Juniper is the most rot resistant species of wood in the Pacific North West! Western Juniper has a 30+ year life span, in ground, without chemical treatment! We have spoken to ranchers that claim to have field posts in the ground for over 50 years!!!
When used in ground it requires no preservatives. Perfect for vineyards, gardens, plantations and other organic applications were chemical treatment is not an option.
...Check out this OSU article on Juniper
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WESTERN RED CEDAR
FSC Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is one of North America's great renewable resources. Slow growing and naturally durable, Western Red Cedar has one of the longest life spans of any North American softwood. It produces long lengths of timber with true, straight grain. It is free from pitch and its heartwood has natural decay resistance. Its low density gives it an insulation value superior to most other species. Light weight, easy to work, easy to finish, possessing outstanding dimensional stability, Western Red Cedar is a preferred wood for nearly all purposes where attractive appearance or resistance to weather is important.
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FSC Tropical Hardwoods |
FSC Manchiche (Cabbage Bark) A South American hardwood that is reddish in color, with a Janka scale rating of 2,700 (Oak is 1,290).
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| FSC Santa Maria A durable Central American hardwood that is light sandy brown in color. Quarter-sawn for increased stability..
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FSC Garapa   FSC Garapa (also known as Apuleia Leiocarpa, Brazilian Ash, Grapia, Amarealao, Marotoa, Muiratua, Muirajuba) is one of the finest quality hardwoods available that features a fine-grained timber that is light yellow to a warm golden hue. Garapa is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attack. Garapa is naturally scratch resistant which allows the surface to remain smooth for many years, making Garapa an excelent wood for exterior decking. Garapa offers a 25+ year lifespan without preservatives!
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FSC Cumaru  Heartwood tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown. Unlike most other woods, Cumaru’s color tends to lighten with exposure to light.
Comments: Wood of the species Dipteryx odorata is most commonly called Cumaru among most woodworkers, though it is sometimes referred to as Brazilian Teak as well: primarily when used as hardwood flooring. (Brazilian Teak is not related to the wood that is most commonly called Teak, Tectona grandis.)
Cumaru is also called by the name Tonka Bean, and the tree is commonly cultivated for its vanilla-cinnamon scented seed—the tonka bean—which contains a chemical compound called coumarin.
Cumaru lumber is extremely stiff, strong, and hard, lending itself well to a variety of applications. It is sometimes used in place of the much more scarce Lignum Vitae. Some common uses for Cumaru include: flooring, cabinetry, furniture, heavy construction, docks, railroad ties, bearings, handles, and other turned objects.
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FSC Tigerwood (Goncalo Alves) 
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is typically a medium reddish brown with irregularly spaced streaks of dark brown to black. Color tends to darken with age.
Grain/Pore: Grain can be straight, but is usually wavy or interlocked. Goncalo Alves has a fine, uniform texture with very small pores.
Durability: Goncalo Alves has excellent weathering properties, and is rated as very durable regarding decay resistance.
Goncalo Alves is commonly referred to as “Tigerwood” or “Brazilian Tigerwood” among flooring dealers. The wood has superb stiffness, strength, hardness, and durability. The name “Jobillo” is sometimes used to refer to higher grades of Goncalo Alves among woodturners.
Some common uses of Goncalo Alves include: flooring, veneers, furniture, cabinetry, carving, turned objects, and other small wood specialty objects such as: pool cues, archery bows, knife handles, etc.
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FSC Pucte A Central American hardwood that is olive green in color. The wood has superb stiffness, strength, hardness, and durability. it is a heavy wood, ( 5.8 lbs. per bf ).
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