Purpleheart

A unique and durable decking solution

Purpleheart is an extremely dense, strong, and durable South American hardwood. Purpleheart decking has been especially popular in New Zealand for many years.

Perfect as a durable exterior decking solution, Purpleheart is also well-suited to unique architectural projects, pergolas, posts and beams due to its smooth, fine texture, stability and extended lifespan. The unique colour change of Purpleheart also adds appeal – light brown when freshly cut, changing to a deep purple upon exposure, before maturing to brown and eventually a silver-grey colour after many months. Purpleheart comes in a multitude of sizes, is easy to work, machines well and is supplied in a longer length spread than other decking species. 

Key properties of Purpleheart

• Unique aesthetics and colouring
• Smooth texture and finish
• Class 1 durability and stable in service
• Does require UV exposure to degrade the Purple colour, will retain colour for longer, or forever in sheltered/covered areas.

FSC® licence code FSC-C003608

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