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Greenheart
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Greenheart is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. This wood is renowned for its strength, durability, and resistance to decay, making it a popular choice for outdoor construction and marine applications. Greenheart lumber is commonly used for piers, docks, bridges, and wharves, as well as for building seawalls, retaining walls, and other outdoor structures.

With a density of over 1,000 kg/m3, Greenheart is generally more resistant to moisture, insects, and decay than other types of wood, which is why it is so commonly used in marine applications. Overall, greenheart lumber is a durable, sustainable, and versatile building material that is prized for its strength and resilience in harsh environments.

boatbuilding, construction, decking, exterior cladding, fencing, utility lumber
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Cedar - Western Red
Cedar - Western Red Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
Boasting rich hues -- ranging from mellow ambers, to reddish cinnamons and sienna browns -- Western Red Cedar is one of the most unique, beautiful softwoods in the world. Its grains are straight, and its texture is uniform and fine-grained, with a satin-like luster. It's durability makes it ideally suited for a variety of outdoor applications. It's easy to work, and glues and finishes well.Despite its lightweight and modest density, the wood has tremendous dimensional stability.
exterior cladding
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