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Kayu International was founded in 1994 and is a Direct Importer of the finest Exotic Hardwood for the U.S. and Canadian markets; providing decades of High Quality Hardwood, Dependable Service at Affordable Prices. KAYU BORNEO-MAHOGANY is uniquely beautiful and a carefully selected, exotic mahogany hardwood species, also known as Dark Red Meranti.

KAYU GOLDEN is a popular choice for Indoor/ Outdoor decking; with a mixture of warm colors of Golden Browns and Light Browns. We offer an extensive selection of the finest quality hardwoods selected from around the world.
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Over 40 years as an industry leader importing and marketing wood products from South East Asia, Central America, South America and New Zealand. Instrumental in his previous position as General Manager at a leading premier importer of wood products globally with sales of over $38 million annually.
Kayu International Was Founded in 1994 and Is a Direct Importer of the Finest Exotic Hardwood for the U.S. And Canadian Markets; Providing Decades of High Quality Hardwood, Dependable Service at Affordable Prices. KAYU Batu Is Uniquely Beautiful, Darker Reddish-Brown in Color and an Incredibly Durable Red Balau Hardwood Species.
KAYU-Genuine- FEQ Plus -Burmese Teak 'Golden' Our forty plus years of experience importing from SE Asia has allowed Kayu's buyers to bring the highest quality teak, 'Golden' with minimum indication of minerals, while achieving completive prices. Milled in combination of Burma and Thailand. Old Growth First European Teak Wood is valued as the "King of Hardwoods" with its close grain and natural oil content makes it highly resistant to any rotting or decay.Possessing an incredible combination of beauty with its classic warm Golden Honey-Brown color.
KAYU - Golden Is a Balau/Bankirai Hardwood Species. A Mixture of Warm Golden, Reddish-Browns and Golden Light-Browns. A Carefully Selected Hardwood Species; The Result of Over 30 Years of Extensive Worldwide Importing of Hardwoods for the U.S. A Proven Performer for Decades in the Most Demanding Applications, Standing Up to Heavy Use for High Traffic Areas.
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D. M.
Jun 26, 2022
Pretty good spot to buy material They offered every piece needed for installation of an Ipe deck. Fasteners, spacers, stains. Everything needed to finish the project. You should know your footage and needs before calling for an estimate, be clear and request on email invoice. It helps a lot The only con is some people there can be rude when answering calls.

Maybe their style of doing business but it was not helpful every time I called. The last time I called for an estimate I talked to Caesar and he was extremely helpful! He spent the time on the phone to help me get my estimate and same day in person he helped me purchase and load material. $4000 in material I purchased because of Caesar. Thanks! Otherwise very good choice of material, and extensive amount of products. Would come back again
Ken M.
Sep 15, 2021
I was shopping for decking during Covid and there were shortages everywhere. I happened to stumble across these guys and decided to check out Red Balau (I could not find my original choice anywhere and this was in stock) which I knew nothing about. I wanted to buy local in case of any issues. After I drove over to the business and saw the wood up close, I knew it would work for me.

I bought 166 pieces. Delivery was within a few days. The best part was, overall out of 166 pieces, all of them were usable. No duds really. The quality of the wood was really good. And they were all totally straight. The employees I worked with on purchase and delivery were great. I am really impressed by the Red Balau. Its a beautiful wood, very strong, and costs much less than IPE or similar. Whats not to like.
Daniel K.
May 13, 2021
Great supplier, I have been manufacturing kits for years and this is a fair supplier for trade professionals.
Ernesto L.
Jul 22, 2020
No nonsense, honest and to the point Hardwood decking shop. They don't carry much, just good product at honest prices. I bought 400sq of Mahogany decking, Penofin, Stainless Screws, spacers. all in one place. will come back for my next project too. Thank you
Dan S.
Jul 15, 2020
Scott sells a beautiful product He's very easy to work with and very efficient. Delivery was very affordable and fast. Material all arrived at my home-- lumber, stain, screws, bits without incident. Also, great response time for all my questions via email. James, the delivery man, was also great. Highly recommended.
Ed B.
Jun 15, 2020
I ordered a container of Kayu decking from Scott and was really pleased with all aspects of the material, his follow-up, delivery etc. I 'used to be a carpenter' so know good quality material - this is that. And at a sane price.
Viki T.
May 30, 2020
Great quality and great prices. Scott is very helpful and accommodating even for smaller sized orders. This will be my go-to source for balau. They carry Penofin too.
Kelly D.
Nov 20, 2019
I've been buying from these guys on and off again for about 6 years now. I'm a lifelong carpenter and have been building high end decks for many years. Ipe was the standard and I love working with it, but ever since I discovered Kayu I've never looked back. I'll visit decks I've built 6 years ago and all my miters are still as tight as the day I cut them. Any Ipe deck I've been back to see there are gaps from the wood shrinking. Kayu is the best and these guys are the best place to get it!
Bonnie B.
Aug 28, 2019
Beautiful wood, fair pricing, friendly staff, easy to work with. Very informative on their products including installation and detailed instructions. Provided all the supplies required on the perfect quantities. Our new KAYU batu deck beautiful.
Brian J.
Jun 21, 2019
I purchased $10k worth of ipe decking because it was a good price. I had my contractor pick it up. When I got it to my house it was clear that this was very sub-par quality. It really appears that the way they get the price lower is by selling the ipe that would be considered rejects - 99% of what I received was unusable. I had to return it all and purchase my ipe somewhere else.

I ended up paying more but I got quality wood. If you choose to buy from these guys you MUST personally look at each piece of wood before accepting it. Or, just buy from somewhere else, pay a little more but get good quality without all the hassle. In this case, you get what you pay for.
David B.
Mar 01, 2018
What can I say! Great product, knowledgeable staff, and super fair prices. Purchased a few different exotic woods from here and it's looking great in my yard.
Barbara P.
Aug 23, 2017
I love this wood. All my fences are made from kayu, Cheaper than iron and way nicer.
Clive O.
Feb 06, 2017
Was having a hard time finding good looking quality wood at the yards near me and gave craigslist a look. Reached out to some vendors and got in touch with Scott - who was beyond helpful and fast to answer all questions, provide good advice and more importantly back it up with what so far looks like great quality product. What really sealed the deal for me was the package approach - the boards were delivered and well picked - totally hassle free. Thanks guys.
Marli H.
Nov 29, 2016
Found through a google search while investigating a fence I wanted to build. Scott was MORE THAN HELPFUL and great prices.
Christopher S.
May 23, 2016
I found these guys on Craigslist and went and checked it out. They have a small selection of really high quality wood and really good price. No B.S. everyone was really cool, price was the price and the wood I bought was really really nice.
Chuck V.
Apr 18, 2016
Great pricing, my back steps project looks fantastic and the oil finish has lasted through 4 rainy months now and still repels water and looks great. There's no need to have them paw through a pile of lumber to pick out the good straight ones with no knots - they are almost all good straight ones with no knots! You'll never find quality stuff like this at the big orange box store. Legit and knowledgeable guys, highly recommended.
El G.
Jan 13, 2016
Great pricing on several species of hardwood decking. We're installing the Merbau now and it looks great. Much cheaper than Ipe and very high quality product. Highly recommended.
Colin M.
Nov 14, 2014
I, too, discovered Scott and Hardwood Decking Deals via a listing on Craigslist. I was looking for a reasonable deal on desk tiles. What I found was a great price on a product that far exceeds what I found elsewhere. The quality of the wood is excellent, and the deck tile itself it extremely well made. I have no doubt these pieces will last for years.

On par with the product, Scott provided amazing customer service, and even went above and beyond. Communication was prompt and he answered every question that I had. Kudos on this, as I do ask a lot of questions, especially when it concerns something that isn't bought from a big box store. Scott equally impressed me after the sale, as he continued to answer questions and he even helped to rectify an error that was made on my part. Scott would be an excellent role model to individuals on both sides (businesses and customers) of the shopping experience. I would not hesitate to return to Hardwood Decking Deals in the future.
Scott H.
Jul 16, 2014
I discovered HDD on craigslist and upon further research found a reviewer on yelp and that really helped my confidence in the place. Upon initial contact Scott was informative and thorough, he was straight forward and honest. His warehouse is simple and easy to locate. He also stocks fasteners and though I did not go with his recommendation have no doubt that it will work well.

His pricing is fair and I like the fact that he is an authorized dealer that imports the lumber himself. I'm planning to use him again when the time comes for some modern wood fence and exterior cladding. I will definitely be back, thanks Scott!
D. P.
Apr 16, 2014
I am not sure if I am the first to review this business, but here goes: Like many, I found Scott and his company through Craigslist. We exchanged emails and determined the scope of what I needed, pricing, blah, blah, blah. Here's the good part: Scott was honest, prompt, and gave me a resoundingly great deal. I traveled from East County of San Diego and picked up the wood, which he had ready for me.

Phone calls confirmed I was coming and the preferred method of payment. My wife ( a banker) made sure I paid with a credit card, as I had never traded with Scott and Hardwood Decking Deals before. There was no cause for alarm. Scott is professional, passionate about his business, and personable. All I can add is that if every person I did business with (at home, in the office, with my broker, etc.) was like Scott.well, my life would be a lot easier. So, I started sanding and oiling the Red Balau posts and fascia for my new decks, which I finished constructing this week. Every piece, and I mean EVERY piece, was a good piece of wood.not flawless, but as damn close to is as you can imagine. I am a hard nut to crack, but this time.hats off.