Garapa Wood Decking – Brazilian Oak
Garapa is the ideal lumber for those who seek a durable deck in a light color. ABS proudly carries decking materials made from this exotic lumber, including 4-by-4 posts and handrails. Use the lumber alone for your deck or pair it with Ipe or another hardwood to give your structure a unique look.
Garapa known as Brazilian Oak is another dense and hard decking species. It is exclusive among all decking woods for its lemon-yellow color that creates a striking appearance. Garapa has a natural slip and is scratch resistant for those who like to walk barefoot outside. Buying Garapa wood could be a good option for it doesn’t require constant chemical treatments or maintenance to withstand mold and decay. At ABS Wood you can gain Garapa at affordable rates for all exterior application. It could be a perfect wood decking option if you are looking for a lighter color alternative that still has hardness and durability of a Brazilian hardwood.
GARAPA DECK SPECIFICATIONS:
Garapa, also know as Brazilian oak, features a yellow-colored hardwood with a fine grain. Because of the nature of the wood, some boards have appealing streaks of brown in them. After exposing the boards to the sun, the yellow color becomes a beautiful russet golden brown.
Because it comes from the Amazon rainforest, Garapa naturally resists water damage, insects, rot and decay. Items made from the strong lumber have a lifespan of 25 years or more, and the wood does not require any type of preservatives.
We take pride in the method that we source and harvest our Brazilian hardwoods. They come from sustainable managed forests in South America. Unlike composite building materials, Garapa is naturally biodegradable. Garapa is comparable to IPÉ, but is available at a fraction of the cost.
Garapa Decking Characteristics:
Garapa, or Brazilian oak, is naturally honey-yellow with a slight ribbon-like aspect. The lumber has a fine, irregular and interlocked grain with a medium texture. Similar to other hardwoods, sun exposure may cause Garapa to turn gray if you don’t apply a UV inhibitor finish to the deck boards
Decking Color:
Garapa deck boards have a medium-brown color that can be darkened with a tinted finisher. As with all hardwoods, you’ll find variations in the color and grain, which will give your decking added interest and character.
Garapa Decking Hardness:
On the Janka hardness scale for wood, Garapa has a hardness of 2280 lbf, making it harder than maple (1450 lbf) and oak (1360 lbf).
Garapa Decking Durability:
Garapa wood decking is durable and naturally resists termites and fungus as long as water doesn’t permeate the wood. The lumber’s hardness makes it scratch-resistance, so it’s a great choice for exterior decking.
Garapa Decking Preservation:
Because Garapa naturally resists water, insects, rot and decay, it does not require the use of a wood preservative. Sun exposure will cause the wood to darken with time, but a UV-blocking finisher can help preserve its golden honey color.
Our Garapa wood decking is reliably harvested from the forest to provide you a renewable resource. Garapa is as similar to Ipe and is available at a reasonable cost. We ship our decking products to your home or job site. So, if you are looking for Brazilian hardwood decking, look no further!
Garapa decking is an excellent choice for those seeking a lighter, golden-toned wood that combines aesthetic appeal with durability and resistance to pests.. Here’s a table highlighting the characteristics of Garapa decking:
Characteristic | Description |
Color | Garapa wood has a beautiful, golden to yellowish-brown color, which tends to become more uniform and richer over time. Long-term will gray unless a UV blocker finisher is applied. |
Texture | The texture is fine to medium, with a straight to slightly interlocked grain, giving it a smooth feel that’s ideal for decking. |
Hardness | Garapa has a Janka hardness rating of about 1,650 lbf (7,340 N), making it durable and resistant to scratches and dents, though not as hard as Ipe or Cumaru. |
Weight | It is moderately dense, weighing around 54 lbs/ft³ (865 kg/m³), making it lighter than some of the densest exotic hardwoods used in decking. |
Fire Resistance | Offers moderate fire resistance. While not as high as Ipe or Cumaru, it’s still considered good for a wood decking material. |
Workability | Garapa is easier to work with compared to denser hardwoods due to its moderate hardness. It machines well and holds fasteners securely. Pre-drilling is recommended. |
Stability | Shows good stability with minimal expansion and contraction. Its moderate density contributes to its dimensional stability, reducing the risk of warping and twisting. |
Expansion/Contraction | Exhibits minimal expansion and contraction in response to environmental humidity changes, making it a reliable choice for decking in various climates. |
Termite Resistance | It is naturally resistant to termites and other wood pests, which enhances its durability and longevity in outdoor applications. |
Buoyancy | Given its moderate density, Garapa is more likely to float than heavier exotic hardwoods, making it somewhat buoyant in water. |
GarapaIpe Complements Garapa and is used together by many contractors | ||
Type | Dimensions net | Notes |
Garapa 5/4x4 | 1" x 3 1/2" | |
Garapa Decking 5/4x4 Grooved | 1" x 3 1/2" | |
Garapa 1x4 | 3/4" x 3 1/2" | |
Garapa Decking 1x4 Grooved | 3/4" x 3 1/2" | |
Garapa 1x6 | 3/4" x 5 1/2" | 8' to 14' |
Garapa Decking 1x6 Grooved | 8' to 14' | |
Garapa 1x6 TG Tongue and Groove | 3/4" x 5 1/2" | 16 - 20 foot |
Garapa 5/4x6 TG Tongue and Groove | 16 - 20 foot | |
Garapa 5/4x6 | 1" x 5 1/2" | Special Terms - Random Length |
Garapa Decking 5/4x6 Grooved | 1" x 5 1/2" | Call for details selected length pricing |
Garapa 2x2 Balusters | 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" | 3' only |
Garapa 2x2 Balusters | 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" | > 3' Custom call |
Garapa 2x4 | 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" | varies call |
Garapa 4x4 | 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" | 8' 10' 12' |
Garapa Handrail 2" x 6" | 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" | 8' 10' 12' |
Garapa Handrail 2" x 4" | 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" | 8' 10' 12' |
Garapa 1x6 Shiplap | 3/4"x 5 Face | |
Garapa 5/4x6 Shiplap | 1" x 5" Face | |
Garapa 1x6 Rainscreen | 3/4" x 5 Face | |
All our decking is Premium grade, S4S and E4E |