Kayu’s Tropical Hardwood Lines
Balau Bangkirai
Balau Bangkirai is Kayu’s best selling tropical hardwood.
Balau Bangkirai starts with a colour similar to teak but darkens to a warm mahogany colour if maintained, if not it will weather to a beautiful, maintenance free, Silver Patina.
This hardwood is one of the most durable and sought after hardwoods in Europe. It has similar durability to Ipe Kayu™ Decking.
- 70% ¼ sawn and semi (vertical grain)
- Clear grade
- Similar durability to Ipe, but pricing is 40% lower
- Teak colour when oiled, darkens to a Rich Mahogany hue
- Used to make our popular condo deck tiles
Available Sizes:
- 1 x (¾” net thick) boards – 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ widths
- 5/4 x (1″ net thick) boards – 2″, 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ widths
- 2 x (1¾” & 1½” net thick) boards – 4″, 6″ widths
- additional sizes are available by custom order
- Ask about our FSC® Certified product lines.
Red Balau Batu
Natural, uniquely beautiful Kayu™ Red Balau Batu is carefully selected from premium Shorea species. Dark mahogany hue, 100% clear grade. Darkens in time to a classic mahogany tone if maintained, if not it will weather to a beautiful, maintenance free, Silver Patina.
Available Sizes:
- 1 x (¾” net thick) boards – 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ widths
- 5/4 x (1″ net thick) boards – 2″, 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″ widths
- 2 x (1¾” & 1½” thick) boards – 4″, 6″, 8″ widths
- additional sizes by custom order
Please contact Kayu Canada for pricing and availability.
Meranti
Also knows as Philippine mahogany, Meranti wood is carefully selected from 100% clear grade premium Nemesu, Bukit, and Seraya species. With a variety of light and dark and more visible grain, this hardwood is full of personality.
Available Sizes:
- 5/4 x (1” net thick) boards – 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” widths
- 2 x (1 ¾” net thick) boards – 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” widths
- 4 x 4 (3 ½” x 3 ½” net thick) boards – 4’, 8’, 10’, 12’ lengths available
- additional sizes are available by custom order
Please contact Kayu Canada for pricing and availability.
Ipe Kayu™ Decking
Ipe Kayu™ Decking (pronounced ‘e-pay’) is a Brazilian exotic hardwood, with extreme durability the boards don’t scratch or dent. Once installed the natural beauty will last generations.
Available Sizes:
- 5/4 x (1” net thick) boards – 4”, 6”, widths
- 2 x (1 ½” net thick) boards – 4”, 6”, 8” widths
- additional sizes are available by custom order
- Ask about our FSC® Certified product lines.
Condo Decking Tiles
Have an open space that needs a touch of warmth? How about something that is easy to install, a breeze to maintain, and adds a touch of class to any space. With low cost, and easy installation this is the perfect product for condo balconies.
Available Sizes:
- 20″ x 20″ Yellow Balau
- 24″ x 24″ Ipe
- 40″ x 40″ Yellow Balau
Merbau or Kwila
Merbau is an extremely hard, durable, and termite-resistant hardwood. This makes Merbau a highly valued material for interior flooring, and other applications. Merbau is almost as stable as teak, and is another comparable option for interior and exterior use.
Merbau is also known as Kwila in Australia and New Zealand. It’s a very popular decking material in those countries
Available Sizes:
- 1 x 4 (3/4” x 3 ¼”) sand on site hardwood flooring
- 1 x 6 decking
Please contact Kayu Canada for pricing and availability.
Cumaru Kayu™
Cumaru is also known as Brazilian Teak, or Golden Teak. Cumaru is a naturally durable Brazilian timber with durability similar to Ipe. It has a consistent golden brown colour and a comparable cost to similar hardwoods, and clear grade softwood.
Special Order Only:
Burmese Teak ( Tectona Grandis)
Kayu Canada’s teak is grown in Costa Rica. The country is an ideal source for teak because of its stable and peaceful culture. The Costa Rican government has developed a reputation as a strong steward of the environment. Costa Rica’s climate provides perfect growing conditions for burmese teak (tectona grandis).
Shipbuilders have used teak for centuries. Builders, architects, and designers frequently use teak for its beautiful grain and ability to stand up in high-traffic locations. Teak is commonly used for both exterior and interior furniture.
Kayu™ Hardwood vs Cedar
Kayu™ Hardwood
- 40+ Year Life Span, even without maintenance
- Little to No Warping, Virtually Knot Free
- Hard Wood, Resists Scratches and Dents, Hail Resistant
- Similar Cost to Cedar and Composites
- Low Maintenance or Maintenance Free and allow to Silver
- Pest Resistant including Insects and Woodpeckers
- Class A Fire Rating
Cedar
- 15 to 20 Year Life Span with maintenance
- Mostly Sap Wood, Lower Qualtiy than Old Growth Cedar
- Soft Wood, Scratches and Dents Easly
- Premium Price to Pressure Treated Lumber
- Regular Maintenance Required for Longer Life Span
- More Prone to Damage from Pests
- Class B Fire Rating
Kayu™ Hardwood Siding vs Cement Board Siding
Kayu™ Hardwood Siding
- 40+ Year Life Span, even without maintenance
- Little to No Warping, Virtually Knot Free
- Hard Wood, Resists Scratches and Dents, Hail Resistant
- Similar Cost to Cement Board Siding
- Low Maintenance or Maintenance Free and allow to Silver
- Managed Forests are good for the Environment
- Nothing beats the beauty of Real Wood Siding
Cement Board Siding (Hardie Board)
- 30 Year Limited Warranty
- Can absorb water if not installed correctly
- During installation pieces can be brittle
- Premium Price to Vinyl Siding
- 15 Year Paint Warranty, will have to be repainted
- Production Techniques are not Environmentally Friendly
- Proper Ventilation and Respirators required for installation
Best Selection
Popular hardwoods including; Ipe, Red Balau Batu, Yellow Balau Bangkirai, Meranti and Cumaru.
Quick Delivery
From our warehouses in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Delivered directly to your job-site.
Best Prices
We are the largest importer of tropical hardwood in Canada. Take advantage of our buying power.
Kayu Ships Exotic Hardwoods Across Canada
- Victoria, BC
- Vancouver, BC
- Kelowna, BC
- Lethbridge, AB
- Medicine Hat, AB
- Calgary, AB
- Red Deer, AB
- Edmonton, AB
- Fort McMurray, AB
- Saskatoon, SK
- Regina, SK
- Winnipeg, MB
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Sudbury, ON
- North Bay, ON
- Barrie, ON
- Windsor, ON
- London, ON
- Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- Hamilton, ON
- Toronto, ON
- Kingston, ON
- Cornwall, ON
- Ottawa, ON
- Hull, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Sherbrooke, QC
- Trois Rivieres, QC
- Quebec City, QC
- St. John, NB
- Moncton, NB
- Charlottetown, PE
- Halifax, NS
- Sydney, NS
- Corner Brook, NF
- St. John's, NF
Kayu Warehouses:
- Vancouver, BC
- Calgary, AB
- Toronto, ON
Kayu also Ships to The USa
We ship from our warehouses in Vancouver and Calgary to Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Boise, Butte, Billings, Bismark, Fargo, etc. Take advantage of favourable exchange rates and proximity to our Canadian warehouses. Kayu ships across the lower 48, call or fill out our contact form today!
- Washington State
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
International Shipping
Minimum order size for International Shipping is a 20 foot container. Contact us today for a full quotation.