Tropical hardwood decking, such as Ipe decking and Abaco decking from Aljoma Lumber, should be stored out of direct sunlight and be allowed to acclimate and stabilize to the installation environment's humidity level prior to installing. Once Ipe or Abaco decking is delivered to a job site, be sure to keep the material off the ground by placing a few pieces of scrap lumber under the deck package. Cover the material with a tarp to protect it from the elements (sun and rain). If left uncovered, unfinished or unprotected, virtually any exotic hardwood decking may warp and split.
About Abaco Tropical Hardwood Decking
The species used in Abaco decking are abundant, have fine textures and are dense, naturally strong, extremely durable, and will provide an elegant exotic look for years to come. Abaco tropical decking is kiln-dried for exterior use and has a superior fire rating when compared to redwood, cedar and pressure-treated lumber decking. Because Abaco is all-natural, it does not need to be chemically treated. And best of all, Abaco is considered an environmentally friendly building material.
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