The Carpenter Hotel
It’s a tall order to come to downtown Austin and try to reproduce the eclectic and artsy design that is beloved by current residents and out-of-towners alike. When planning out its next Hotel, the Mighty Union considered every angle and developed a boutique hotel, restaurant, cafe and event space that has just…
Can You “Pre-Gray” Ipe Before Installation?
Working at TimberTown over the years, a topic that gets brought up by builders and architects regularly is how to achieve the natural patina look of Ipe or other Brazilian Hardwoods from the beginning of a project. Without regular maintenance, it’s inevitable that Ipe will eventually gray out,…
Ipe vs. Massaranduba
If you are in the decking industry, you’ve probably heard of Massaranduba. No doubt you’ve run across a supplier, broker or website that promotes
Barber Marina
On Alabama’s Northern shore of the Intracoastal Waterway lies Barber Marina. It is a full-service marina and boatyard with a nine-acre boatyard…
Live Oak Landing
Live Oak Landing, located near Mobile, AL, was purchased from private owners by Baldwin County in 2012 as a means to protect and conserve coastal habitats…
Laguna Loma Lake House
Perched above the shoreline of Lake Austin just north of the Colorado River Dam which separates Lake Austin from Lady Bird Lake sits the Laguna Loma Lake House. The massive Ipe deck provides unsurpassed views of the lake, downtown Austin, the dam, even everyone’s favorite local coffee roasters:…
All Species Comparison
Compare species characteristics from our most popular imported hardwoods.