Products Made With Tiger Wood Withstand the Test of Time and Elements

Posted by ABS Wood on September 20th, 2017

Decking is counted among those parts of a house which experiences maximum foot falls. It also faces the wrath of all kinds of weather, impacts of children’s play, furniture movement and what not. This makes it really important for the decking to be made of a sturdy material which can resist breakage while offering the right aesthetics. In this article, you will learn how products made with tiger wood withstand the test of time and elements. 

Tiger wood actually has many names. It is also known as African Walnut, Brazilian Koa, Congowood, Botot, and many others. It is a tropical/sub-tropical tree of the evergreen variety. The specialty is its grain pattern which are highly distinctive. The colours this tree displays depends on the region it is from. The wood derived from this tree has some amazing properties that allow it to be used rough and long. Read on to find out what these properties are. 

Property #1: Resistance to weather 

One of the most desirable properties that an outdoor use wood can have is natural resistance to rot and decay. This is one of the most primary requirements which directly impact the life of the outdoor wooden instalment. For decking purposes, tiger wood’s natural resistance to both rot and decay make it a highly functional and investment-worthy choice. If you are looking for a decking that does not need to be weather-treated much, go for tiger wood. 

Property #2: Exotica 

Decking wood serves the very important purpose of beautifying the house exterior. For this, it is necessary that it have a very attractive grain pattern. The benefit you get with tiger wood is a highly exotic grain pattern which stands out from competition. In addition to beauty, the grain patterns of this wood help it indirectly in staying durable and living long. 

Property #3: Say “No” to bugs 

Outdoor wooden instalments face a constant struggle with bugs – termite, fungus, mould, etc. Decking is mostly an outside installation, sometimes covered, sometimes exposed. Getting tiger wood decking for your house is the best choice here, as it does not attract fungus or mould. This makes tiger wood a really tough competition to other kinds of decking wood. It helps the decking to last longer. 

Property #4: It’s a tough nut 

With a Janka hardness rating of 1850, this wood is almost a champion considering its competitors out there. The rough use of a deck by busy homeowners makes this wood the ideal choice. The hardness is very helpful in preventing breakage, damage and other abrasion and impact related incidents on a decking.

Tiger wood may be a little towards the costlier end, however, considering that it lasts its owners at least twenty-five years with minimal maintenance, it is an investment worth making. 

About the Author: 

This article is written by Bruce Master. He gained an interest in woodworking at an early age. Bruce Master started working with contractors in the 1970s as a salesman at Ace Hardware in Miami. Over the years, he discovered and fell in love with Brazilian woods. He has built decks, docks and specialty items using many of the Brazilian woods. Today, Bruce loves his job as Operations Manager for ABS Wood, a Brazilian wood retailer.