| Garapa Brazilian Hardwood is fast becoming one of | | | | dimensional lumber such as 4' X 4' posts, handrail and |
| the most popular woods for decks and decking | | | | 2 X 4's. Building Garapa or Garapa/Ipe railing is easy |
| these days. Garapa has a lighter color than other | | | | as it comes in all the sized you need. If you like a |
| hardwoods. In addition, it has similar termite and | | | | traditional black railing, you can combine Garapa with |
| fungus resistance as Ipe. What you get is the | | | | Fortress Railing for a nice contrast. Either way you |
| strength of Brazilian Hardwood at a much lower cost. | | | | will have a beautiful new deck that you and your |
| Garapa's color is fantastic! Garapa is a warm golden | | | | family can enjoy for years to come. |
| honey color and gives a beautiful alternative to the | | | | Garapa's hardness contributes to its fungus and |
| darker hardwoods such as Ipe. Garapa blends nicely | | | | insect resistance. Garapa is so dense that mold and |
| with other Brazilian wood species if you are looking | | | | fungus cannot take root. Pine beetles and other |
| for a two tone effect to complete your new | | | | wood boring insects find other woods to attack. |
| outdoor living space or outdoor kitchen. You can | | | | They do not waste their time trying to gnaw Garapa. |
| use Garapa for the main deck and Ipe or another | | | | When you add up the above benefits, you can |
| variety of wood for trim or borders. Garapa | | | | imagine we have a lot of people who call asking for |
| especially looks nice if you use this "two tone" effect | | | | Garapa. A lighter oak type wood that has a "light, |
| when you have more than one deck or different | | | | bright color" is important to many people who are |
| level decks. A deck built with Garapa as the main | | | | afraid that a darker wood will be "too hot" with the |
| deck and a Garapa Handrail combined with an Ipé | | | | sun shining on it. Wow, another benefit is Garapa |
| border and balusters has a strikingly rich two-tone | | | | that is less expensive than some of the other |
| look to it due to the vast contrast in colors. You | | | | hardwoods weather to a similar grey over time. You |
| can even do a design the middle of the deck with | | | | can purchase the less expensive (but similar quality) |
| Ipe for an even more unique look. Garapa or Brazilian | | | | Garapa and have the same great "grey" look. |
| Oak matches almost any decor that you can imagine | | | | Choosing the right material for your new hardwood |
| or that you may already have for trim on your home. | | | | deck is an important decision and Garapa Brazilian |
| When you install Garapa you can use a variety of | | | | Hardwood is the right decision. It is beautiful, |
| fasteners. Specifically, you can use screws that | | | | durable, insect resistant, cost effective and will last |
| match the color of Garapa or you can have your | | | | for years and years to come. It is an all natural |
| wood "kerfed" or side grooved for hidden | | | | wood with no chemicals added. ABS Wood can help |
| fasteners. Which ever you choose will be right for | | | | with new ideas and designs that fit you and your |
| you and the look that you want for your new | | | | lifestyle. We offer impressive, classy and stylish |
| deck. You imagination is your only limitation. | | | | wood decking options such as Ipe decking, Cumaru |
| Garapa is 2 ½ times harder than American Oak and | | | | decking, Jatoba decking, Tigerwood decking, Garapa |
| 5 times harder than Red Cedar. Garapa hardwood | | | | decking, Massaranduba decking and Deck accessories |
| (2820 on the Janka Scale) has a lifespan of at least | | | | for long lasting results. |
| 25 years. Garapa also comes in a variety of | | | | |