Exotic woods, from South America, Asia, and Africa, are quite trendy. They have numerous advantages, such as outdoor durability, unique aesthetics; amateurs recognize such quality immediately. However, behind such an interest, there are issues that may lead you to consider alternatives. 

The charm of the exotic... 

Teak, Bankarai, Cumaru, Massaranduba, Itauba, Iroko, Ipe, and Merbau: These high-quality woods, without knots or imperfections, offer a wide range of intense, warm, and original colours. Ideal for outdoor facilities, such as pools, garden salons, or terraces, exotic woods contribute to recreating the charm of natural spaces. 

...combined with reliability. 

Naturally durable, exotic woods have proven to be resistant to impacts and abrasions, due to their density. Rot-proof, even in contact with humidity and the ground, they ensure long life for your garden equipment, acquiring a patina over time. 

Exotic woods, victims of their success? 

Despite all these advantages, getting quality exotic woods has become more complicated in recent years. In truth, the desire to obtain wood supplies from sustainably managed forests (FACE, TFT) makes imports more complicated and increases the price. 

So, what are the options for obtaining durable, aesthetic wood?

Choose advantageous and equitable solutions! 

Those who demand the highest quality still have alternative solutions. There are other species that have certain advantages which, based on certain criteria, may serve as substitutes for their "cousins" from the southern hemisphere: