GARAPA - (APULEIA LEIOCARPA)

This species is known as one of the denser hardwoods commonly used for decking.  Found in native forests from North to South in Brazil, these trees can grow between 82 and 115ft in height. Garapa resists rot, decay and splinters. This fine-grained timber features light yellow to warm, golden brown hues. Garapa is scratch resistant which allows the surface to remain smooth for many years, making Garapa an ideal wood for exterior decking.
FAMILY
Caesalpiniaceae.
OTHER COMMON NAMES
Brazilian Ash, Grapia, Amarealao, Garrote, Marotoa, Muiratua, Muirajuba.
APPEARANCE
Color varies from yellow-beige tones to a more yellow-brown hue. There is great variation in the wood's medium and uneven texture in addition to the appearance of straight, fine interlocked grain.
DENSITY AND BUOYANCY
Janka hardness is 1631, 26% harder than Red Oak (1210 Janka) and average weight is 54 lbs. per cubic foot, comparable to Brazilian Cherry. Bending strength is 12,900 PSI. Janka Hardness is the measure resulting from the pressure over a metal sphere of 0,444 inches in diameter so that it sinks up to half its diameter in the wood. It is thus a measure of the wood's resistance.
DRYING AND SHRINKAGE
Garapa dries very slowly, even in a well-controlled environment. All our Garapa is Kiln dried which makes it far more stable than any Air Dried decking.
WORKABILITY
The wood glues easily and stays in place. It saws, nails and screws well with only a slight blunting effect on tools.
DURABILITY
Good durability with a high resistance to daily wear and tear. Garapa has a Class A fire rating.
PRESERVATION
A low maintenance wood, Garapa naturally weathers to a silver gray patina. An outdoor finish (wood oil) can be applied to maintain its natural golden beauty.
USES
Decking, boat docks, balustrades, pergolas and structural timber.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Garapa is a dense hardwood that naturally resists rot, decay, termites, splinters, scratches, and even fire. It has a light yellow to golden brown hue. As the wood naturally weathers, it takes on light silvery gray tones unless a sealer is used to keep its natural color.

WHAT WE STOCK

• 19mm X 90mm in lengths ranging from 2,1m to 4,8m. The 19 x 90 is reeded one side.
• 21mm x 145mm in lengths ranging from 2,1m to 4,8m. The 21 x 145 is smooth on both sides.
• Structural Rough Sawn Garapa, 76mm x 150mm, 50mm x 150mm and 50mm x 228mm all in lengths from 3,9m to 4,8m.