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Hardwood Boardwalk Lumber
The same material used on Atlantic City and Coney Island. Tropical hardwood boardwalks last 50–75+ years — splinter-free, chemical-free, and built for millions of footsteps. Available in Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa & Massaranduba & Red Balau.
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Why Hardwood for Boardwalks?
Boardwalks endure constant foot traffic, weather extremes, and moisture. Tropical hardwoods outperform PT pine, composite, and domestic species in every category.
Built for Heavy Traffic
Janka 1,600–3,540 lbf — handles millions of footsteps per year
Splinter-Free Surface
Safe for barefoot pedestrians — critical for ADA compliance
No Chemical Leaching
Safe for wetlands, marshes, and ecologically sensitive areas
50–75+ Year Lifespan
Eliminates 3-4 replacement cycles vs PT pine
Shop Boardwalk Lumber by Species
Choose the best hardwood for your boardwalk, nature trail, or promenade project.
Ipe Boardwalk
3,684 lbf | 75+ yr lifespan
The industry standard for boardwalks — proven on Atlantic City and Coney Island. 75+ year lifespan, ADA compliant, zero chemical leaching into wetlands and waterways.
Shop Ipe BoardwalkCumaru Boardwalk
3,330 lbf | 50+ yr lifespan
Best-value boardwalk hardwood — Brazilian Teak delivers 90% of Ipe's performance at 30-40% less cost. Increasingly specified by parks departments and municipalities for public boardwalk projects.
Shop Cumaru BoardwalkMassaranduba Boardwalk
3,190 lbf | 50+ yr lifespan
Heavy-duty boardwalk wood with Ipe-level density — Massaranduba handles vehicle traffic, extreme pedestrian loads, and commercial boardwalk demands with a distinctive deep red tone.
Shop Massaranduba BoardwalkTigerwood Boardwalk
2,160 lbf | 40+ yr lifespan
A boardwalk that becomes a destination — Tigerwood's dramatic striped grain creates a luxury walking experience for resorts, hotels, golf courses, and high-end commercial properties.
Shop Tigerwood BoardwalkGarapa Boardwalk
1,630 lbf | 30+ yr lifespan
The most affordable exotic hardwood boardwalk — Garapa's golden tones blend naturally with park and forest environments, ideal for nature trail boardwalks and budget-conscious municipal projects.
Shop Garapa BoardwalkRed Balau Boardwalk
2,700 lbf | 40+ yr lifespan
A dense Southeast Asian hardwood for boardwalk construction — 2,700 Janka hardness with warm red-brown tones and proven performance in tropical outdoor structures.
Shop Red Balau BoardwalkSpecies Comparison for Boardwalks
| Species | Janka | Boardwalk Lifespan | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipe | 3,684 | 75+ yrs | Industry standard | View Ipe → |
| Cumaru | 3,330 | 50+ yrs | Best value | View Cumaru → |
| Massaranduba | 3,190 | 50+ yrs | Heavy-duty / red tone | View Massaranduba → |
| Tigerwood | 2,160 | 40+ yrs | Resort / visual | View Tigerwood → |
| Garapa | 1,630 | 30+ yrs | Nature trails / budget | View Garapa → |
| Red Balau | 2,700 | 40+ yrs | Value + SE Asian source | View Red Balau → |
Boardwalk Lumber FAQ
Available Boardwalk Sizes
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Boardwalks by Hardwood Species
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