TigerDeck® offers Swietenia Macrophylla Mahogany, one of only three species considered genuine mahogany wood. Our plantation grown mahogany is fully legal, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) exempt & Lacey approved.
Genuine mahogany wood is listed as having a Class II in durability, and an expected 20+ year lifespan.
TigerDeck®’s genuine mahogany lumber takes stain exceptionally well, allowing you to achieve the same elegant finish found on fine furniture. This allows for plenty of options in the color and appearance of your outdoor project. You can also choose not to stain or treat your genuine mahogany wood with UV oil, so can be left to turn to a silvery gray for a more naturalistic appearance.
Genuine mahogany has a long history of having the best level of performance in the Nation’s Decking, Siding, Door, Porches, Paneling, and Flooring industries. This value and utility has contributed to genuine mahogany wood being virtually unavailable and Cites listed in its native habitats. Only recently have we been able to access genuine mahogany hardwood from legal plantations.
Genuine mahogany is naturally very stable. Our careful kiln drying helps to enhance its natural stability.
A few technical points are: Janka side hardness 800 lbs, crushing strength 6,400 psi and bending strength of 12,000 psi. Mahogany is a relatively lightweight hardwood and very easy to work with common tools.
TigerDeck® currently offers nominal 5/4×6 – 8’ to 20’ which we can run to decking, siding, porch/panel or a pattern you choose which will fit this raw material size.
In spite of the very high quality, relatively limited supply, and uniqueness of genuine mahogany; our pricing is less than other hardwood types like Ipe and upper end composites utilized in exterior use products. Contact our team today for more information!