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Compare the available decking woods. Read the following comparison and then give us a call 1.877.232.3915. By any measure (hardness, strength, durability, appearance), our Garapa Decking is clearly the superior decking material across the board. Don't take our word for it, ask for a sample. Our Garapa Decking speaks for itself! All Garapa Decking is not the same. Our mills in Brazil cut only the finest logs for our decking production.

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Specie	Appearance	Hardness	Bending Strength	Decay Resistance
Garapa Decking	A fine-grained timber that is light yellow to a warm golden hue	1210 lbs	12,900 psi	Very durable and naturally resistant to rot, decay, splinters and fire without any chemical treatments
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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