Materials

Ipe wood is known by many names: Ipe Brazil, Amapa, cortex, Guayacan, Flor Amarillo, Greenheart, Madera negra, Tahuari, Lapacho negro. It also has a number of trade names, including Ironwood™, Pau Lope™ and Brazilian Walnut – commercial names given to Ipe lumber by large Brazilian exporters. All ipe products manufactured by R3 Site Furnishings are harvested from sustainable forests and Lacey Act-compliant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forestry describes ipe as “very resistant to attack by decay, fungi and termites.”

Although it’s similar to garapa in terms of its strength and durability, ipe wood is much denser and therefore extremely resistant to preservation treatments. Left to nature, the color of your outdoor ipe furnishings will gradually change to a nice, consistent light gray. If you choose, power washing will restore its original appearance even after the gray color appears. Otherwise, periodically applying a protective finish will help your ipe resist weathering and retain its original color.

To request a FREE quote on ipe site furnishings, call R3 at 1-866-456-7483 or fill out our quote form.

Garapa wood, also known as Brazilian Ash, is a dense and naturally durable Brazilian timber. Its golden color, fine grain and moderate cost make it an attractive alternate to more expensive hardwoods such as Teak or Ipe for furnishings and outdoor furniture. The light color also makes it attractive for environments that have heavy sun exposure as it will not become overly hot to the touch.

Periodic maintenance is all that’s required to keep your garapa site furnishings looking like new. Left untreated, the wood will develop a silver/gray patina.

For a FREE quote on garapa hardwood site furnishings, call R3 at 1-866-456-7483 or fill out our quote form.

Lamboo® is an engineered high-performance bamboo product sourced from sustainably managed plantations. Structurally superior to its wood counterparts, Lamboo® can be manufactured in both interior and exterior grades and comes in a variety of aesthetically- pleasing grain patterns. The use of Lamboo® products qualifies for up to 4 LEED® credits. Lamboo® furnishings require periodic maintenance.

To request more information or a FREE quote on Lamboo® site furnishings, call R3 at 1-866-456-7483 or fill out our quote form.

Terra-Tec™’s highly-formulated resin and compound components are the secret behind signage that resemble some of the earth’s most natural elements, including rocks, boulders, granite, stone and wood. Especially suited for outdoor signage, Terra-Tec™ is durable, economical, and able to withstand extreme temperature changes. Choose from a large selection of colors and styles that can be molded into virtually any shape or size to mimic a variety of geographical settings.

For more information or a FREE quote on any of our Terra-Tec™ signage, call R3 at 1-866-456-7483 or fill out our quote form.

Dendron™ is a revolutionary material that combines the latest graphics printing technology with recycled content using extreme heat and pressure. The finished product provides unmatched quality graphics that can withstand even the harshest environmental conditions. It requires no maintenance and resists moisture, fading, scratches and graffiti. Site furnishings made with Dendron™ are also backed by a 10-year warranty, making Dendron™ one of the most economical choices for outdoor business signs or logo/ branding displays.

For more information or a FREE quote on any of our Dendron™ site furnishings, call R3 at 1-866-456-7483 or fill out our quote form.