BAHAMAS

Our inventory includes all types of outdoor materials such as composite decking, artificial turf and ivy, hardwood oils, hardwood and composite decking hardware such as screws and clips, as well as a large inventory of live edge slabs. Our customers in the Bahamas include purchasing managers for grand hotel chains, professionals in the construction industry, architects, designers, carpenters, deck builders, developers, and homeowners. Ipe, pronounced e-pay, is our most requested hardwood in the islands.

Ipe is very one of the most utilized hardwoods in the Caribbean often used for exterior projects, especially near the ocean. Hardwood, especially ipe wood is ideal for exteriors because it resist both sun exposure as well as heavy rainfall. It is virtually resistant to fungus, termites, mold, mildew, and other insects. Aside from being resistant to the elements, hardwood is a beautiful and natural choice for exteriors. Ipe, as well as cumaru, massaranduba, jatoba, garapa, and other hardwoods, have a variety of beautiful colors and will become a gorgeous silver patina if left un oiled. Ipe as well as cumaru and other hardwoods have an A1 fire rating, which is the same as steel and concrete. You can see why Bahamian hotels such as the Atlantis, the Ocean Club, SLS Baha Mar, and The Cove on the island of Eleuthera chose hardwoods for the safety of their guests. If you are looking for a particular color deck, Brazilian Lumber will advise on the perfect wood species. Ipe wood has a brown coloring, cumaru a reddish tone, garapa a golden color, and tigerwood has beautiful, stripped tones of caramel and ebony. All hardwood must be sealed and oiled periodically in order to maintain the original color; however, many Bahamian hotels chose to let the ipe go to a silver platinum color.

If you prefer maintaining your deck its original, Brazilian Lumber does offer maintenance kits including cleaning products as well as UV finishers like Ipe Oil, and Ipe Sealer.

If you are interested in wood flooring for interiors, we have a selection of hardwood flooring as well as engineered flooring. We have vinyl flooring as well, with stunning products. If interested in other interior décor product, we also offer live edge slabs. Find the most unique live edge slabs with a natural finish at Brazilian Lumber. We have a wide selection of live edge roots, round live edges, prefinished or unfinished slabs for our customers at the Bahamas.

If you would prefer an alternative to natural hardwood, Brazilian Lumber can offer wood alternatives such as high-tech composite decking and PVC brands. The 25 to lifetime guarantee and zero-maintenance mean many Bahamian clients are opting for composite decking, especially if looking for a particular color and. We export the following brands to the Bahamas: Armadillo, Azek, CaliBamboo, Dekorators, EnDeck PVC Decking, ForUS decking, Lumber Rock, MoistureShield, NewTechWood, NorX, TimberTech, Trex, and Zuri. Our sales team will help you make the best selection for your project. If you are looking for a low-maintenance deck option trust us to find you superior quality PVC or composite decking that incorporates technology and recycled materials for flexible design and great warranty.

Since water is not always available for lawn maintenance, our artificial turf is a great option for a beautiful Bahamas garden. Imagine how beautiful the surround area of Fort Fincastle would be if it were always green. Brazilian Lumber carries synthetic grass options for golf resorts such as the Lyford Cay Club, canine friendly turf, as well as artificial grass designed for children’s play areas. Since artificial grass does not require maintenance, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or water, it is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option. We also have artificial ivy for wall accents and coverings.

Living in the Bahamas means living in a high-humidity environment. So, what product do we advise for hardwood maintenance? Oils that are specifically formulated for such as Easy Oil, Ipe Oil, ProLuxe, and Penofin, since these are all end-grain sealers, as well as deck cleaners and deck brighteners. Our hardwood oils have UV filters and will nurture your deck and protect it against the Caribbean sun.

Can’t decide between a wood deck and a composite deck? We are happy to advise on such choices, and since we know that Bahamians like choices, we offer one of the biggest varieties of composite decking. We have options for every lifestyle. You can choose from bamboo decking, PVC decking, recycled material decking from the most famous brands, we have something for everyone. Please call to inquire about Azek, Trex, Timbertech, MoustureShield, Deckorators, ForUs Decking, NorX, Zuri, and others.

As complimentary products, we offer artificial grass options, including turf, ivy, and moss. If you are looking for brand and grass recommendations, one of our experts will help you decide which has the best product for your needs. Whether you need K-9 grass, golfing or put-put turf, rooftop, decking, or patio grass, or greenery for your children to play on, we have options. One of the best places to see artificial grass installed in the Bahamas in on Great Guana Cay on Abaco Island where homeowners struggle to keep their grass green given their proximity to sea water.

Some of the best designers in the Bahamas are using live-edge wood as part of their design. Our hardwood live edge slabs are cut directly from the trunk and show the outline of the tree giving a very organic feel to any project and space.

Products We Offer in The Bahamas

BRAZILIAN COMPOSITE ARTIFICIAL

HARDWOOD DECKING

DECKING HARDWARE

EXOTIC HARDWOODS

COMPOSITE DECKING

LIVE EDGE SLABS

DECKTILES

TURF & IVY

At Brazilian Lumber we offer all types of tropical hardwood, decking hardware, oils and sealers, deck brighteners and cleaners, as well as deck tiles, composite decking and composite decking accessories, artificial turf and faux ivy, as well as natural live edge slabs. We ship containers directly to Freeport and Nassau of all our hardwoods including ipe, cumaru, massaranduba, garapa jatoba, and tiger wood. All the species of hardwood are durable, dense, rot and decay resistant, and are great options for both outdoor and indoor usage. We offer the decking boards pre-grooved, tongue and groove decking, or anti-slip decking. We also offer other types of milling services for standard decking boards.

In addition to offering hardwoods and composite decking, you can buy all the decking hardware and installation tools from Brazilian Lumber as part of a package. As data collected by the Ministry of Works (New Providence and Grand Bahama), the Department of Local Government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority show, the value of construction as an industry has
increase of approximately $80 million or 28%. There is a high demand for our hardware, especially deck clips and screws (we have color matching heads), deck finishes, deck tools, and deck maintained and refinishing oils. Our selection of hardware is for both hardwoods and composite decking. Customers have liked the clip system and hidden fasteners we carry since they are specifically made to withstand outside temperatures and harsh Caribbean weather conditions. Since you may need a variety of drills and drivers for top screw installations, hardwood wrenches and gap spacers, we offer these deck building tools at optimal prices. Our fasters meet Bahamas’s building and safety standards, and we offer fasteners such as staircase angles, adjustable stringer connector, post bases, standoff post bases, column bases, post caps, retrofit post bases, deck joist ties, and knee-brace stabilizers for safe and secure deck structures. Shop from the trusted deck building brands such as DeckWise®, CAMO®, and Simpson Strong-Tie®. Brazilian Lumber is your one- stop-shop for the outdoor living industry!

The Bahamas is known as an eco-friendly destination and building standards and homeowner’s choices in building materials reflect that. This is why Brazilian Lumber offers responsibly harvested hardwoods for our customers including certified lumber. Customers can rest assured that all the proper protocols and standards are met and that the communities where the wood is produced benefit economically.

All the hardwood that is chosen is done so under the strict supervision of IBAMA’s (Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources which in Portuguese is Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis) which requires harvesting companies to meet very strict standards. This means that all governmental fees and taxes are covered including the fees for forestry exploring social tributes, goods taxation, and environmental and labor duties and tributes. In addition to these legal proceedings, all hardwood sourced must be approved by the Sustainable Forest Management Plan (Plano de Manejo Florestal Sustentável – PMFS), it must have an Annual Operational Plan (Plano Operacional Anual – POA) and an Operating Authorization (Autorização de Exploração – AUTEX). By following these processes, we can guarantee accountability and legality of our products.

The trees that are selected for milling are certified as dead by a forestry manager. By removing such trees, sunlight can penetrate to the lower parts of the forest, allowing more saplings to grow. All our wood is LACEY Act compliant, and we can provide all certificates required. Hardwood is a very green option as no chemicals are used to produce it or pesticides used to coat it. It is biodegradable and renewable. Choosing Brazilian Lumber’s hardwood means making a green choice. As a natural product, wood decomposes once it is no longer in use instead of filling landfills.