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Compare Cumaru Decking
Compare the available decking woods. Read the following comparison and then give us a call1.877.232.3915. By any measure (hardness, strength, durability, appearance), our Cumaru Decking is clearly the superior decking material across the board. Don't take our word for it, ask for a sample. Our Cumaru Decking speaks for itself! All Cumaru decking is not the same. Our mills in Brazil cut only the finest logs for our decking production.
We stock Cumaru Decking boards up to 20 foot long!!!
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| Specie |
Appearance |
Hardness |
Bending Strength |
Decay Resistance |
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Cumaru Decking |
Color varies from a golden tan to a reddish brown with some dark grain accents through out the wood. |
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Very durable and naturally resistant to decay and insects. Offers up to 20+ year lifespan. |
| Douglas Fir
| A light reddish-brown wood with generally straight grain.
| 670 lbs.
| 12,400 psi
| Not naturally resistant to decay. Should be painted or stained to prevent decay. |
| Pressure Treated Pine
| Very pronounced grain. Dusty yellow-green palor due to chemical treatment of the wood.
| 690 lbs.
| 14,500 psi
| A chemical preservative, chromated copper arsenate is forced into the wood.
Offering resistance to decay, but also potential health concerns. |
| 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. |
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