Ipe hardwood
Dense tropical hardwood, deep warm brown
Very hard and long-wearing. Needs periodic oiling to hold color.
Materials
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Decking
Western red cedar
Light, natural timber character
Softer surface, warm tone, straightforward to work and repair.
Capped composite
Low-maintenance boards in stone or timber tones
No sealing. Good for coastal exposure and heavy sun.
Thermally modified ash
Stable, even-grained, mid brown
Kiln-modified for stability; ages to soft silver if left unfinished.
Railings
Steel cable rail
Slim posts, horizontal stainless cable
Keeps sightlines open. Post spacing set by structure and code review.
Glass panel rail
Frameless or top-capped tempered glass
Maximum view, wind protection. Requires regular cleaning.
Painted metal picket
Fine vertical pickets, charcoal finish
Crisp and traditional-modern. Powder coat options available.
Timber slat rail
Wood frame with horizontal slats
Warm and screening. Pairs well with hardwood decking.
Concrete finishes
Broom finish
Standard textured, slip-resistant surface
Workhorse finish for patios, walks and driveways.
Exposed aggregate
Washed surface revealing stone
Textured and durable, hides wear well.
Board-formed wall
Timber grain imprinted into the pour
Architectural feature finish for site and retaining walls.
Saw-cut grid
Smooth slab with precise control joints
Clean geometric lines; joint layout planned with the design.
Framing
Douglas fir dimensional
Standard rough framing lumber
Common for walls, floors and roofs in residential work.
Engineered joists / LVL
Long spans, consistent depth
Used where openings or spans exceed sawn lumber capacity.
Glulam beams
Exposed structural beams
Suitable where the structure stays visible in the finished room.
Steel moment posts
Concealed hardware for wide openings
Specified by the project engineer where required.
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