Hardwood Siding Guides
This page is your starting point for exploring our hardwood siding species. Compare products, evaluate performance characteristics, view real-world weathering, and access installation and maintenance resources—all in one place.
If you are looking for a cladding product for a covered area—such as a ceiling or protected wall—be sure to visit our Tongue & Groove Cladding page for profiles specifically designed for covered applications.
Ipe Siding
Olive-brown to dark-brown in color. One of the hardest and most durable woods found anywhere in the world. A fantastic choice for residential decking and siding, as well as commercial applications due to its strength and longevity.
Cumaru Siding
Reddish brown to deep cherry red with abundant gold tones and beautiful grain patterns. Strength is nearly comparable to Ipe’s legendary hardness rating.
Tigerwood Siding
Orange-brown tones that darken into deeper reddish hues over time when used outdoors. A one-of-a-kind hardwood choice for exterior and interior applications.
Garapa Siding
Blonde to wheat-brown in color, aging into a rich amber tone over time. Used for flooring, decking, cabinetry, and heavy carpentry applications.
Massaranduba Siding
Beautiful plum-red to reddish-brown tones with consistent grain and minimal visible knots. Known for its dense structure and uniform appearance.
Brown Balau Siding
Native to Southeast Asia and known for strength, durability, and rot resistance. Performance rivals Ipe and Cumaru at a more accessible price point, with consistent color and balanced grain.
Real Rain Screen™ installation requires furring strips fastened to exterior walls over a vapor barrier. Siding is fastened to furring strips – most commonly with 16” centers. Our coated aluminum H-clips are installed using our Magni 599 rust and saltwater resistant coated square drive screws. This installation provides channels in the walls, which allow the siding to breathe eliminating moisture and minimizing thermal transfer. Click the link below for detailed install instructions.
