| Garapa Brazilian Hardwood is fast becoming one of | | | | look over time. |
| the most popular woods for decking these days. | | | | Garapa also blends nicely with other Brazilian wood |
| Garapa is a warm golden color and gives a beautiful | | | | species if you are looking for a two tone look to |
| alternative to the darker hardwoods such as Ipe, | | | | complete your new outdoor living space. You can |
| while still maintain the density of hardwood (2820 on | | | | use Garapa wood decking for the main deck and do |
| the Janka Scale) and the a lifespan of at least 25 | | | | another shade of wood for trim or borders. It |
| years. Garapa is also known as Brazilian Oak and | | | | especially looks nice if you use this “two |
| matches many decor that you may already have for | | | | tone” effect if you have more than one deck |
| trim on your home. | | | | and different level decks. |
| Garapa is 2 ½ times harder than American Oak and | | | | You can use screws that match the color of Garapa |
| 5 times harder than Cedar. Garapa also comes in a | | | | or you can have your wood “kerfed” for the |
| variety of dimensional lumber such as 4’ X | | | | hidden fasteners. Which ever you choose will be |
| 4’ posts, handrail and 2 X 4’s. Combine this | | | | right for you and the look that you want for your |
| with the look of Fortress Railing for a contrast and | | | | new deck. |
| you have a beautiful new hardwood deck that you | | | | Choosing the right material for your new deck is an |
| and your family can enjoy for years to come. | | | | important decision and Garapa Brazilian Hardwood is |
| Many people use Garapa due to the fact that they | | | | the right decision. It is not only beautiful and durable |
| want a lighter wood because they like the “light, | | | | but will last for years and years to come. It is an all |
| bright color.” They don’t want anything dark | | | | natural wood with no chemicals added. |
| because it won’t match their home or they are | | | | ABS Wood can help with new ideas and designs that |
| afraid that the darker wood will be “too hot” | | | | fit you and your lifestyle. We offer impressive, classy |
| with the sun shining on it. Another nice feature | | | | and stylish wood decking options such as Ipe |
| about Garapa is that it is less expensive than some | | | | decking, Cumaru decking, Jatoba decking, Tigerwood |
| of the other hardwoods. If you are going to let the | | | | decking, Garapa decking, Massaranduba decking and |
| color “go gray” over time, you can purchase | | | | Deck accessories for long lasting results. |
| the less expensive Garapa and have the same great | | | | |