For contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners, Tiger Deck® is North America’s leading manufacturer of tigerwood decking systems. Tiger Deck stands behind every product we sell with a 25-year limited warranty. Our hidden fastening system is unrivaled in ease of installation, flexibility, strength and durability. We promote sustainable, responsible harvesting practices of the tigerwood we import and require the highest standards in milling and kiln drying processing.

How We Got Here

We spent more than two years testing over 40 different hardwood species from around the world at our own manufacturing facility in Washington state before selecting tigerwood (Astronium spp) as the specie of choice. Factors involved in the decision were availability—it grows from southern Mexico to Argentina; it is not listed on any threatened or endangered species listings; its striking appearance; its durability—naturally resistant to decay; and its fine finishing qualities. We developed our own drying schedule to stabilize the product for our suggested uses. In addition, we have developed the first integrally designed hidden fastening system for use with hardwoods. This system received a patent in 2002. Tiger Deck (Astronium spp.) is the only hardwood decking product to achieve American Lumber Standard (ALS) grade rule certification. Third party grading agencies inspect our deck boards and use the grade stamp Premium Radius Edge Decking (R.E.D.) on deck boards that meet their stringent structural requirements, ensuring grade and structural conformance to building codes for decking application throughout North America.

Our Approach to Harvesting

Government agencies in Central and South America where we purchase our tigerwood have land management plans that are based on selective and sustainable logging practices. There are also independent third party agencies such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) who provide the same assurances. The logging companies we work with in these areas are required to submit detailed forest management plans prior to harvesting. These plans identify trees by specie and allow for selective harvesting. Seed trees and trees under a certain diameter are left behind to keep the cycle of growth healthy. In some cases government agencies require companies to replant areas that have been cleared in the past.

Being Aware to Do Our Part

Unfortunately, logging practices in the rainforest regions of Central and South America are greatly misunderstood. Clear cutting is not a logging practice used by the forest products industry. It occurs when land is cleared for farming and ranching. The pressures of farming are the greatest danger to tropical rainforests. By creating jobs for local people and landowners from tropical timber products the incentive to convert tropical forests to agriculture is minimized thus helping to sustain the rainforest.