Garapa Hardwood Decking
Garapa is a durable hardwood decking solution with a warm, golden-to-honey brown tone and fine grain. It offers strong wear resistance, excellent outdoor performance, and a refined look that ages gracefully over time—without chemical treatment.
Core Advantages
- Strength & durability: Strong, sturdy boards that resist wear and tear.
- Rot & insect resistance: Resistant to mold, insects, and decay, and noted for a Class A fire rating without chemical treatment.
- Aesthetic appeal: Warm golden-to-honey brown colour with a fine grain for a high-end appearance.
- Moisture & weather resistant: Repels water and helps resist warping in wet environments.
- Cost effective: A strong value among hardwood decking options, with a noted 25+ year lifespan meaning less replacement.
Colour & Appearance
Garapa (Natural): Golden-to-honey brown tone with a fine grain that weathers naturally and ages gracefully.
Performance Specs (Garapa)
| Property | Garapa | Units / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 750–900 | kg/m³ |
| Modulus of Rupture (MOR) | 127.8 | MPa |
| Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) | 12.65 | GPa |
| Compressive Strength | 62.3–64.1 | MPa |
| Static Hardness (Janka) | 1630–1700 | lbf |
Available Profiles, Sizes & Lengths
- Available lengths: 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′
- Available profiles: Grooved-Edge, Square-Edge, Square-Edge 1″ x 6″, Pregrooved 1″ x 6″.
- Grooved-Edge & Square-Edge size: 5/4 × 6, Square-Edge & Pregrooved 1″ x 6″
| Profile | Profile Image | Size | Available Lengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grooved-Edge | 5/4 × 6 | 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′ | |
| Square-Edge | 5/4 × 6 | 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′ | |
| 1″ x 6″ Pregrooved | 1 x 6 | 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′ | |
| 1″ x 6″ Square-Edge | 1 x 6 | 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′ |
Fastening System
Use fastening methods appropriate for hardwood decking and follow local building codes and installer best practices. Confirm fastener compatibility for hardwood decking and site conditions (coastal, high moisture, etc.) before installation.
- Grooved-edge boards: typically paired with compatible hidden fastener systems (confirm clip compatibility).
- Square-edge boards: typically used where face-fastening is preferred (confirm screw type and corrosion rating).
Outdoor Performance Features
- Weather resistant
- Pest resistant
- Water resistant
- Chemical free (no chemical treatment)
