Pau Lope - Page 7

Here are a few reasons--

• Pau Lope is a hardwood-not a softwood. It is far superior in strength and lasting durability than the common softwoods available for today's decks and outdoor wood structures.
• Life expectancy in excess of 50 years with little or no surface and/or structural deterioration. It not only lasts, it lasts with beauty and elegance.
• Waste is minimal because the wood is virtually clear and free of common defects.
• Minimal grain raising, surface checking and cracking, end splits and splintering. No loose knots or knot holes common to most softwoods. With Pau Lope^®, cupping, twist and warp of the deck boards is virtually eliminated resulting in a smooth, even, and safer "trip-free" deck surface for the life of the structure.
• Pau Lope^® exceptional stability and minimal shrinkage all but eliminates large gap between deck boards, open miter and butt joints, and reduces the need for expansion and contraction relief spacing.
• 100% natural lumber..there are no toxic preservatives or chemicals to leach out of the woods.
• Virtually Impervious to water, Pau Lope^® does not reabsorb moisture like softwoods. There is no need for "wood preservatives" or water repellants"..ever. Unharmed by chlorine and other commonly used water treatment chemicals, Papu Lope^® is the ideal choice for natural wood pool surrounds.
• Pau Lope^® has the highest resistance ratings available for natural wood against insects, mildew, decay, rot and fire. Pau Lope^® offers a UBC Class 1/ NFPA Class A fire ratings-naturally.
• Because of its density, Pau Lope^® is virtually indestructible. Deep graffiti carving is next to impossible and graffiti painting is early removed by paint remover, high pressure power wash or by touch sanding. It's so dense, golf shoe spikes cannot penetrate the surface like they do in softwoods, making the spike marks almost invisible. And because of its weight, Pau Lope^® furniture and playground fixtures are highly resistant to theft and wind.