Hardwood Decks

One of our most popular and specialized installations are hardwood decks. Two of the most commonly used hardwoods are Ipe and Mangaris. Our most commonly used hardwood for decking applications is Ipe; a Brazilian species of the Ironwood family. Ipe has been touted the hardest wood on the planet and Ipe decking can last up to 30 years without any stain or sealer. When properly maintained, Ipe can last up to 100 years. It carries a rich brown color with good variation when finished. Unfinished it weathers to a silvery grey color much like weathered teak.
Special tooling, fasteners, and techniques are required when working with hardwoods such as Ipe. Ventilation, finish, concealing end grain, spacing, and fastening methods are all necessary considerations for a successful hardwood decking installation. All of our hardwood decking installs start in our wood shop, where we prep sand and seal the hardwood on all sides before it ever reaches the job site. All of the decking timbers we use are hand selected from kiln dried material, and the extra staging time in the shop allows the wood to acclimate longer and accept the finish for an extended time period prior to subjecting it to the elements.
We have installed over 20,000 square feet of hardwood decking in San Diego County. It is the most durable, longest lasting, natural outdoor building product available. Of any wood species, it is also our first choice in combination with stainless cable railings for durability and maintaining cable tension.  In addition to decks, we construct hardwood fencing, seating, BBQs, gates, planters, and specialty projects with this long lasting beautiful material. When it comes to hardwood installations, it pays to use a specialist; and all woods are not the same. Some examples of hardwood installations: