Garapa Specs
REVIEW: Garapa Decking Benefits | Garapa Decking Prices
What's the benefit of using Garapa wood for your commercial deck? How about the most visually appealing alternative to pine, teak, and composite decking? Are less liability claims something that you want? With the natural slip resistance of Garapa, you can greatly reduce the chances of accidental slips and falls.
Compare garapa decking to other common species, and you'll see that garapa beats them all.
Species |
Appearance |
Hardness |
Bending Strength |
Decay Resistance |
Garapa Decking |
A fine-grained exotic wood that is light yellow to a warm golden color. | 1210 lbs | 12,900 psi | Naturally durable and resistant to rot, decay, termites, splinters, and flame spread without chemical treatment. |
Douglas Fir |
Light reddish-brown wood with straight grain. | 670 lbs. | 12,400 psi | Not naturally resistant to decay. Requires painting or staining to prevent decay. |
Pressure Treated Decking |
Deteriorates rapidly and can become brittle. Dusty yellow-green color due to chemical treatment of the wood. | 690 lbs. | 14,500 psi | There are 2 commonly used chemical preservatives, MCA (Micronized Copper Azole) and ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary). These chemicals are forced into the wood to help reduce decay but there are some potential health concerns with these treatments. |
California Redwood |
Several grades available that vary considerably in appearance and quality. Usually straight grained with a fine, even texture. Color varies from cherry-red to dark reddish-brown. | 480 lbs. | 10,000 psi | Premium grades are more durable than most woods in common use. Resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather. Treatment is recommended. |
Western Cedar |
Fresh cut, this wood appears a salmon pink color which turns a coffee brown over time. Species is generally straight grained. | 580 lbs. | 7,500 psi | This softwood is more durable than most woods in common use. Resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather. Treatment is recommended. |
Philippine Mahogany |
Interlocked grain similar to true mahogany, but with a courser texture. Species is generally medium to dark brown. | 760 lbs. | 12,000 psi | Only the dark red species are resistant to decay. Although more durable than cedar and redwood, it is still relatively soft compared to Ipe Decking. |