08/31/2026
Real hardwood can be used for so much more than decking.
From outdoor boardwalks and waterfront walkways to ceilings, soffits, cladding, fencing, pergolas, docks, privacy screens and architectural details, tropical hardwood gives designers and homeowners a way to carry the warmth of real wood throughout an entire outdoor space.
Species like Ipe, Cumaru and Garapa are especially popular for exterior projects because of their natural durability, strength and distinctive grain. They can work in modern homes, coastal properties, commercial spaces, pool areas and landscape designs—while allowing each application to feel connected through one natural material.
If you’re searching for hardwood outdoor project ideas, exterior wood inspiration, Ipe design ideas or ways to use tropical hardwood beyond a deck, these are the kinds of applications worth exploring.
Save this for your next outdoor project.