Category: Decks and Patios

Kayu® Tropical Hardwood Porches
Robin Wilson

Kayu® Tropical Hardwood Porches Balau, Ipe, Merbau, Mahogany, Meranti

At Kayu® International, we have the most incredible Tropical Hardwood which possess an amazing combination of beauty and performance, strength, and durability that is superior among even the finest porch materials available, today The front porch has evolved along with the quickening pace of everyday life. Porches were originally designed to create a more tolerable living space — a place for rest, relaxation and cooling breezes. Their decline can be attributed to many things: air conditioning, cars, radios, televisions, backyard decks. But despite modern conveniences, we can still revive the

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Robin Wilson

KAYU® Exotic Hardwood vs Western Red Cedar Softwood

Compare Exotic Hardwood vs Western Red Cedar Softwood KAYU® WHERE NATURAL BEAUTY IS AT HOME KAYU® International, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is one of the world’s largest serving Direct Importers of  Premium Exotic Hardwood for the U.S. & Canadian markets; providing decades of High-Quality Hardwood, Dependable Service at Surprisingly Affordable Prices. COMPARE… KAYU® Exotic Hardwood and Western Red Cedar (WRC) Softwood are both prized for their beauty and are highly recognizable proven performers. However, when comparing the two for any exterior application, Kayu® believes their skillfully selected exotic

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KAYU® Exotic Hardwood Decking & Lumber Outdoor Decking

Building Decks for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow outdoor Decking Having an outdoor deck is a real luxury, but it is also a way for you and your family to spend time outside and relax after a long day of work. There are an endless amount of options available these days for building a deck but also the material that you can build outdoor decking with.   What is the best decking material? Discover the natural beauty of Exotic Hardwood decking from Kayu International and see why contractors, architects, and homeowners

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KAYU®- Batu ™ Hardwood versus IPE Hardwood

KAYU® Batu ™ is uniquely beautiful; darker reddish-brown in color and is a carefully selected Red Balau hardwood species; the result of over 30 years of extensive worldwide importing of hardwoods for the U.S. and Canadian markets. A proven performer for decades.   Compare… Batu and Ipe are two of the highest density, quality and performance hardwoods available today. Both prized for their beauty and durability. Both hardwoods can range from moderate to higher priced decking, depending on species, sizing and grade of material. Because these hardwood decking species last

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KAYU® Exotic Hardwood Decking
Robin Wilson

Patio or Deck: What is the Difference?

Patio or Deck – KAYU® Exotic Hardwood Summer time is finally here and it’s time to get ready for the warm sunny days and long evenings that we have been dreaming about.  Whether it’s a family BBQ or entertaining friends, there is no better way to spend your evening then on a beautiful hardwood patio or deck. Adding a patio or deck can be the perfect place to spend your long summer nights, while increasing the value of your home. Whatever you decide, having a deck or patio is the

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