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Purpleheart Siding

You are here: Home / Real Rain Screen™ Siding / Purpleheart Siding
  1. About Purpleheart Siding
  2. Benefits of Purpleheart Siding
  3. Finishing and Maintenance
  4. Working with Purpleheart Siding
  5. RealPurpleheart & Real RainScreen Siding
  6. Quotes and Samples
  7. FAQ’s
  8. Shipping and Delivery
  9. Sustainability, Deforestation and Illegal Logging
  10. Architect and Design Resources
  11. Gallery

About Purpleheart Siding

Purpleheart is well known for its amazing insect resistance and bright purple color when freshly cut. You may have heard of Ipe’s incredible hardness, durability, and longevity- Purpleheart provides many of the same benefits. Purpleheart is extremely hard and dense which lends to its incredible durability and longevity. It is also naturally resistant to insect attack, mold, rot, fire and decay.

Purpleheart is incredibly versatile. Its durability makes it a natural choice for commercial, residential, modern, rustic, interior or exterior. Fences, privacy walls, and other similar projects are great applications for Purpleheart.

Color and Appearance- When freshly milled and before oxidation, the wood is a vibrant purple that turns to a rich reddish brown with exposure to UV light. Purpleheart has a unique characteristic in that the sap becomes exposed along the grain lines as it acclimates.  This sap is soft to the touch, not tacky and is less than 1/8” wide.  The sap dries and flakes off of the wood within 2 months after installation.  If the wood is allowed to gray, the grain lines remain accented because of this sap.  This effect leaves beautiful grain character that can is unique to Purpleheart.

Benefits of Purplheart Siding

  • Natural Beauty

    Nothing beats the beauty of real wood. RainScreen siding of Ipe, Purpleheart, Massaranduba and other premium hardwoods are unique in appearance and many choices are available for color preference. No other siding material compares to the natural beauty and character of Brazilian Hardwoods.

  • Durability

    RealWoodTM hardwood lumber is rated to last a lifetime – 40 to 100 years! Real Rain Screen™ siding also provides better protection from mold, caused by moisture, than other construction methods.

  • Easy to Install

    Our signature H-clip and siding profile system makes installation easy. Installation provides channels in the walls, which allow the siding to breathe eliminating moisture and minimizing thermal transfer.

  • Maintenance Free

    Brazilian Hardwoods do not need any painting or finishing. It will remain durable and rot resistant for a lifetime. Finish application is required for color maintenance but not to maintain durability.

Finishing and Maintenance

Whether to oil your Brazilian Hardwood Siding or not, is only a matter of preference. To apply oil, use the same methods for oiling a Brazilian Hardwood Deck, in the video. The process is exactly the same, but cleaning is significantly reduced. Siding boards are installed on a vertical surface so the amount of dirt that is collected is far less than decking. RealRainscreen Siding may only require oiling every few years to maintain the color. Cleaning may not be necessary for 4-6 years after installation. The preferred oil for Purplheart and other Brazilian Hardwoods is, Messmer’s UV Plus Natural.

Over time, without oil, the boards will fade into a beautiful grey and silver. How long that takes is a matter of directional facing and sunlight exposure. For those looking to achieve a rustic, silvery, or reclaimed wood look with outstanding longevity, simply do not apply the oil. In a matter of weeks, the boards will begin to fade from browns to greys.

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Additional Cleaning and Oiling Tips:

  • Do not use a pressure washer on Tropical hardwoods like Purplheart; Follow the cleaning instructions outlined in the Purplheart Deck Maintenance Video, above
  • When Oiling, always start with a cleared surface: clear of dirt, dust, debris, and furniture
  • Use a brush, rag (like an old cotton T-Shirt), a Deck Pad or a Deck Boss to apply oil: Do NOT use a roller
  • Only ONE (1) thin coat of oil leaving no excess; Do NOT apply a second coat
  • Allow at least 12 hours to dry; It must not rain within 12 hours of oil application

FULL Cleaning and Oiling Instructions PDF

Working with Purplheart Siding

Siding InstallStorage and Handling

Utilizing spacers or stickers between boards to allow air movement and natural drying also aids the acclimation process. Always store materials flat and keep dry and covered prior to installation. Installing wet or saturated boards may result in shrinkage. Refer to the Siding Installation document for more information.

Installation

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. For additional installation information, refer to the Siding Installation document.

Entrapped moisture is not only a problem in wet climates. Even in dry areas, moisture trapped in a wall system can result in rot, rust, and mold. The structural integrity of the wall is at stake, as is the health of the occupants. Proper installation is crucial to the effectiveness of Real Rain Screen™. Learn more about the dangers of trapped moisture.

 

RealPurplheart™ & Real RainScreen™

Brazilian Wood Depot is the sole U.S. distributor of RealWoodTM – lumber which has passed rigid testing standards to be of the highest grade, and other important industry standards and benchmarks. To see more about the assurances of wood grading, milling and origin that the Real Wood™ brand provides, please go to RealWoodDepot.com. Any other provider of Real Wood™, including RealCumaru™, RealPurpleheart™, Real Tigerwood™, RealGarapa™, RealMassaranduba™, and RealIpe™ has been supplied by Brazilian Wood Depot.

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At Brazilian Wood Depot, we also place an emphasis on the proper shipment of our lumber, to ensure that your Real RainScreen Siding material arrives in the quality and excellent condition you deserve, preventing costly setbacks, stresses and inconveniences. With special wood crates for shipping and transportation, low overhead costs and large number of shipments, we can pass on great savings to you, while ensuring a smooth delivery process. We deliver across the entire United States.

Ultimately, with Real Purplheart for your home, you’ll be receiving a beautiful, hassle-free and long-lasting choice that will make your house the envy of the neighborhood, but also simply a wise investment.

Call 770-242-0045 for any other information or for specific pricing on Purplheart.

Quotes and Samples

Brazilian Wood Depot is here to help! We pride ourselves on superior customer support and turning around samples, quotes, and orders faster than anyone else. Please call us for samples or quotes, 770-242-0045.

Generally, all we need to get started on pricing your project is the answer to a few, basic questions. We can help you answer these questions too:

  1. What species? With Six incredible Brazilian Hardwood species, deciding on just one can be a difficult task. I’d recommend familiarizing yourself with the different options, this Video can help.
  2. What are the basic dimensions of the surface and the joist spacing? Joist spacing information allows us to quote accurate fastening quantities.

This is all we need to get you started on pricing your new siding project. You can reach us anytime at, 770-242-0045 or info@bwdepot.com.

FAQ’s

What is RainScreen Siding?

A: RainScreen Siding is designed to provide air ventilation on all four sides of the material. Air movement is created created by the fastening system and the vertical furring strips. More information on installation on the Siding Installation Document.

What affect does the sunlight have on the siding?

A: Sunlight has a greying effect on these woods. Messmer’s UV Oil can be applied to significantly reduce this process. In many circumstances, it can even revitalize the color of wood that has been exposed to sunlight, unprotected for many years. For more information on the greying process, watch this video.

What is the turnaround time for siding?

: Real RainScreen Siding is milled at our shop in Atlanta, GA. Turnaround time can vary, but we are generally able to turn around standard siding orders in 2-4 business days.

How can I receive my Siding lumber?

A: We pride ourselves on an efficient shipping process. Locally, BWD delivers materials in and near Atlanta, or with approved third-party delivery services. BWD uses third party LTL carriers to deliver directly to jobsites elsewhere in the United States, commercial or residential. Orders can always be picked up directly from our shop, in Atlanta, GA. Read more about shipping and delivery below.

How many linear feet make up one square foot of Real RainScreen Siding?

A: 2.6 LF = 1 SF. This is based on coverage with our patented H-Clip fastening system. Call us for more -information, 770-242-0045.

Shipping and Delivery

Shipping and Delivery

Brazilian Hardwoods are very heavy lumber. Shipping Brazilian Hardwoods requires special attention to engineer every crate according to the specifications of the shipment so that the hardwood lumber arrives in excellent condition. Receiving damaged lumber is inconvenient, costly and will delay completion of your project. Brazilian Wood Depot takes special care to properly crate shipments of lumber to ensure delivery of your materials in excellent condition.

Brazilian Wood Depot is ideally located to receive hardwood lumber shipments through the most cost-effective ports when shipping from Brazil. In Georgia, we also enjoy some of the lowest overhead costs in the nation and “right to work” wages. In addition, our lumber crating prevents against damage to the hardwood shipments. No damage and no damage claims, plus our large number of shipments earns us the best shipping rates available. All of these cost saving factors enable us to ship beautiful hardwoods everywhere in the United States from our own stock in Atlanta, Georgia at the best prices. Our sales continue to expand with consumers’ growing awareness of the attributes of our naturally beautiful hardwood lumber. Call us for current prices.

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Architect and Design Resources

We are very proud to announce that Brazilian Wood Depot, with the help of CADdetails.com, has made specifying Brazilian Hardwood Decking and Siding much easier!

Incorporate Brazilian Hardwood Decking and Siding products into your
plans quickly and easily by downloading our design files from
CADdetails.com. CADdetails is specifically designed for architect and
design professionals aimed at getting manufacturer-specific product
information for working plans.
On our Microsite, you’ll find CADs, Specifications, BIMs, 3D Models, and other design-related media for Brazilian Wood Depot and BWD
products. This database will continue to grow in the coming weeks
and months.
Click here to visit our Architect and Design Library at CADdetails.com

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  • Our favorite wood finish
  • Camo Hidden Deck Fastening System
  • An overview of Rain Forest Preservation Standards
  • Guidelines for ensuring product quality and origin
  • Cutting Edge Design and Installation Tips

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    Atlanta, GA 30340

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Why Brazilian Wood Depot?

The Goal of Brazilian Wood Depot is to maintain a reliable supply of the highest quality hardwood decking, railings, siding lumber, fasteners, finishes and technical support to suppliers, contractors and home owners looking for the best products at the best prices. We certify our quality lumber with the RealWood™ tag and stand behind our best choice fasteners, finishes and accessories as being the highest quality products for the task at the best price.
*Hardwood finish application required for color maintenance but not to maintain durability.
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6770 Buford Highway Northeast, Atlanta

4.5 54 reviews

  • Avatar Scott Purcell ★★★★★ a month ago
    I manage a brand new apartment community in Gwinnett County and we have a HUGE sundeck behind the pool overlooking a lake. The deck was built with Tiger Wood from Brazilian Wood Depot and is BEAUTIFUL. I have reached out several times … More with care questions and Sam was quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend them for any of your specialty wood needs.
  • Avatar ari rabinowitz ★★★★★ a month ago
    These guys have the best Wood money can buy and great customer service to boot! Definitely a customer for life!
  • Avatar Robert Jarvis ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Took their advice and purchased cleaner and brightner for hardwood deck. Best decision I ever made, deck looks almost like new. 100% satisfied.
  • Avatar Brett Matrazzo ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    We had a wonderful experience with BWD. We are adding a deck on the back of our house made of tigerwood and ipe. I had the displeasure of attempting to do business with one of BWD’s largest competitors. For at least 4 months I was … More strung along and mislead (if not outright lied to). I could write a novel about my frustrations with them. I finally gave up and luckily stumbled across BWD online. I emailed them and gave them a call and it was like a breath of fresh air. They were actually friendly and helpful....what a novel idea. My order was fairly complicated and they took the time to go over each and every piece with me. The cherry on the top was when I asked how soon I could get the wood....expecting weeks, if not months. From the time I made the call until it was delivered to my house was two weeks...and it was that long only because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The wood was carefully packed and delivered safely to my driveway exactly when they said they would. The quality of the wood is second to none and I can’t wait to see the finished deck. I can definitely recommended BWP and will not hesitate to use them for future projects!
  • Avatar James Hill ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Great place friendly people that get you unloaded as quickly as possible 💯👍
  • Avatar Phil White ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    My wife and I had been planning to add a deck to our home for the past eight years. Our modest country home is located on ten acres in West Central Georgia literally in site of Pine Mountain ridge. Since retiring in 2013, we began in … More earnest planning our deck. Our primary objective was a deck that would require minimum maintenance and be as durable as possible, and affordable. We had settled on the most popular composite decking, despite the extravagant cost of materials.
    Our contractor voiced as an option using Brazilian hardwood decking and suggested a vendor website to allow us to begin our research. The vendor had several mill sites in the US with the closest being in North Carolina. They were very accommodating and sent us quotes and samples. My research on even the best composites made me even more skeptical as to their longterm durability. Material cost for the best composites was 25-50% higher than the Brazilian hardwood we eventually settled on using on our 600+ sq.ft. deck with pergola. We took advantage of the offer to drop in anytime to visit Brazilian Wood Depot in Duluth, GA, choosing this vendor over the initial one due to it being 90 miles away. A kind staff member put us in personal contact with Mr. Sam Hoover within five minutes. Sam was as knowledgeable, kind, patient and as accommodating with our many questions and requests as any warehouse vendor I have ever experienced. He showed us their warehouse organization, cut us samples for decking and railing, discussed delivery options and made us very much at home. He even removed samples stored on the roof to demonstrate fading potential since we initially favored grey decking. We were so impressed with our hour+ visit, we knew when we left that if the price was reasonable, the Depot would be our choice of vendors. Subsequent phone conversations on pricing and delivery with Sam’s father Eric made us even more confident in our vendor. Within two weeks, we had selected our species of hardwood, received very professional and well documented quotes and installation instructions, and had our materials on site to begin the project.
    We cannot say enough positive as to the most professional and kind, accommodating service we received from everyone associated with the Brazilian Wood Depot. This was our contractors first experience with hardwood decking using hidden clips. They build new homes with decks using either treated pine or composite materials. Like many homeowners, they have become less enchanted with the environmentally challenging and high maintenance treated decking. Long-term durability issues and hot surface temps, not to mention escalating cost have made composites less attractive for the investment. Even with the installation learning curve, they joined us in praising the finished product... both the beauty, structural integrity and promise for long-term durability.
    After three months of joyful use, we are pleased to say the experience of working with the Depot, the craftsmanship of our contractor and the finished results have ALL far exceeded our expectations. I am confident as well that this business will continue to thrive in the Atlanta area and grow in more rural settings like Harris County. Thanks to all and may your business continue to serve communities all over Georgia and the Southeast in all their hardwood needs.
  • Avatar R Skelton ★★★★★ 9 months ago
    Great customer service, very friendly & helped us with our deck choice from start to finish! We love the look & quality IPE wood from Brazilian Wood Depot. Would definitely use them again!
  • Avatar Matt Anton ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Sam and Eric are extremely knowledgeable about all hardwood Brazilian wood decking and siding. The Ipe decking quality they showed is of the highest grade, and they are responsible Eco-friendly suppliers. Anyone who demands excellence and … More upscale decking, I recommend to Brazilian Wood Depot without hesitation. Excellent products, and responsive customer service.
  • Avatar Calvin Bennett ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    I ordered a large quantity of Ipe wood from these guys and I was very pleased with it. I placed the order and it was ready when we got there to pick it up. They made special arrangements to meet us because we were unable to get there … More during normal business hours. I greatly appreciated their service.
  • Avatar Miles Hill ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Great place, I live in Chattanooga and have made the drive many times to buy from here. I have had nothing but good experiences.
  • Avatar Emily Hirn ★★★★★ a year ago
    We are repeat customers of Brazilian Wood Depot. They have supplied the ipe wood boards and the 2' square ipe deck tiles for a bridge and two rooftop terraces for our residential building. The beauty of the wood is unsurpassed. The … More owners have been exceptionally helpful with advice about installing and caring for their products. I recommend this company without hesitation.
  • Avatar Ricardo Fournier ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    Great service and advise.. saves me a lot of money vs competitor Advance Lumber.
  • Avatar Rev.Tim Warren ★★★★★ a year ago
    I'm a paint Contractor, I have used Brazilian Wood Depot for years. Their knowledge of exotic Woods is second to none.
    I highly recommend them for all your exotic Woods, and all the products that keeps them looking beautiful.
    Sincerely
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    Tim Warren/ AllStar Custom painting and pressure Washing .
  • Avatar Bill Anderson ★★★★★ a year ago
    They handled our order very professionally. The wood was delivered on time and was excellent quality. They later send me a small order that went just as well.
  • Avatar G Harris ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    We are general contractors that have used Brazilian Hardwood Depot. We have enjoyed working with Eric and his teams products for a while now and are very happy with his customer service, selection and pricing. We look forward to using them … More again on our next project

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  • Avatar retta b. ★★★★★ 4 hours ago
    Good people to do business, great customer service. They even sent a package of samples in the beginning without me even asking for them.
  • Avatar red fire S. ★★★★★ 9 hours ago
    The best wood you can buy all you have to do is stop by and let us tell you about it.
  • Avatar duckyy M. ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Easy to do business with and prompt service
  • Avatar Cassy B. ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    BWD has excellent wood products, prompt & courteous service and delivery, and responsive customer service. All around good company to do business with.
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