Types of Wood Used
Ipe (ee-pay)
Ipe, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is an exotic wood originally from Central and South America. Ice is naturally resistant to rotting, abrasion, weather, and insects. It is one of the hardest woods in the world!
Brazilian Redwood
Brazilian Redwood is an exotic hardwood found in Central and South America. It is known as one of the hardest, most beautiful woods in America. Due to the wood’s high polish, it is mostly used as flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and even musical instruments.
Garapa (ga-ra-pa)
Garapa, also known as Brazilian ash, is found in Venezuela, Brazil, and other Southern American countries. The garapa tree can grow 100 feet tall and five feet wide and is naturally fire resistant.
Tiger Wood
Tiger wood, also known as African Walnut and Congo Wood, is one of the most exotic woods found on the American market. It is grown primarily in South and Central America and is named after its dark stripes and orange color, similar to that of a tiger.
Walnut
Walnut is known for its rustic beauty and adaptability. Walnut is native to North and South America, southern Europe, Asia, and the West Indies. It is mostly used for carvings, gunstocks, cabinets, flooring, and furniture.