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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 & Lumber

Building Decks for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow KAYU® Exotic Hardwood Decking & Lumber Having a 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.  You can build a deck around a pool, If you own one or you can just have a deck built onto your home, where you place some comfortable patio furniture and watch the sunset with a glass of wine.  Whatever you decide, having a deck is the

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KAYU Golden Balau Compared to Teak Decking

Teak is a popular choice for hardwoods.  Here it is Compared to KAYU Golden Balau KAYU Golden Balau (aka Yellow Balau and Bangkirai) and Teak are exotic hardwoods similar in many ways. They both have a rich, golden brown color and have a high oil content which makes both hardwoods very durable and resistant to the elements, insects, twisting and warping.  Because of the density of both species, Teak and Yellow Balau are popular choices for heavy duty applications, including (but not limited to) outdoor furniture, park benches, boat decks,

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