Hardwoods

TimberTown not only carries the highest quality hardwood species for outdoor living, we also have the most in stock. With ten million board feet in the USA ready for delivery, we can supply the exotic hardwoods you need, when you need it. Through our partner and importer, we have a hardwood buyer who travels to Brazil each year and uses his personal relationships with our suppliers to ensure that we only buy from mills that follow responsible and legal harvesting practices. We also dictate how our suppliers package and ship by inspecting each container before and after arrival - thats why we offer the best Hardwoods in Austin Texas.

Hardwoods: The Ultimate Technical Guide

No more searching the internet for the specifications or properties of Ipe, Garapa, Tigerwood or Cumaru. Everything you need to know about these tropical hardwoods is in this free guide!

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It Pays To Be Dense

There's no doubt hardwoods outlast lumber products like Cedar or Treated Pine; here's how we prove it.

Using the Janka Hardness Test, we can determine hardwoods like Ipe are up to eight times harder than their decking counterparts like Cedar, Redwood, and Southern Yellow Pine. The extra density also means they are less likely to warp or bow over time.

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Sustainably Harvested

Our partner and supplier sends a buyer to Brazil annually to inspect the mills and forests of our Brazilian hardwoods. This ensures we have the highest quality product harvested from a responsibly managed forest. As one of the few suppliers of Hardwoods in Austin Texas who purchases directly from the source, we can stand behind our product with confidence.

Hardwood Resources

Flat Sawn vs Quarter Sawn Lumber

Before hardwood products ever make it to your deck, house or commercial project, a decision must first be made on how to cut the lumber. There are three ways that the lumber can be cut: flat sawn, rift sawn, and quarter sawn…

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All About Hardwood Decking

If you’re familiar with HGTV or Dwell magazine you’ve probably seen the word “Ipe” or “Brazilian Hardwood” pop up a few times. There’s no doubt that tropical hardwoods are becoming more and more popular for decks, decks, sidings, and other modern applications…

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6 Deck Patterns That Save You Money

We would all love to save money on a deck while having an outdoor space that is both beautiful and…more

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The Best Decking For Docks

When building a dock, there are many factors to take into consideration: cost, safety, durability, and longevity. In this article we’ll discuss some differences between pressure treated pine, hardwoods, and composites to help you find the best material for your dock…

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