Bring Style and Elegance to your Home with Brazilian Oak Hardwood Decking |
Posted: July 19, 2016 |
Garapa (also known as Brazilian Oak) is an excellent material for decking. If you are looking to build an elegant deck, the exotic Garapa may be for you. Brazilian oak hardwood decking is more than just a treat for the eyes, though—it’s also very durable. Coming from the sustainable forests of South America, Brazilian Oak is naturally biodegradable. What’s more, it is comparable to the excellent features of ipe hardwood but at a lower price. Most buyers opt for Brazilian oak hardwood decking because of the way it looks. The yellow-colored hardwood is known for its fine grain and brown streaks. Once your Brazilian oak hardwood decking is exposed to the sun, the natural yellow color turns into a gorgeous russet golden brown. To retain this color, apply a tinted finisher. Brazilian oak hardwood decking will darken overtime and turn to gray without a UV finisher. The natural makeup of Brazilian oak makes it a perfect choice for decking. It has a typical lifespan of 25 years—and that’s without the use of any type of preservatives. With its naturally irregular grain and streaking, Brazilian oak is sure to have a unique hardwood deck that is unique and full of character. Your Brazilian oak hardwood decking is highly durable and can even resist scratching. With a hardness of 2280lbf, Garapa is harder than both oak and maple. More importantly, Garapa can naturally resist fungus and termites without the use of harmful chemicals. Even though Garapa is hard, with modern tools this type of lumber is easy to work with. It will be easy to create an excellent decking made entirely from Brazilian oak. You can order decking with or without grooves, balusters, and handrails. Garapa can also complement ipe hardwood if you plan on using it for certain elements on your decking. The beauty of Brazilian oak hardwood decking can definitely bring a stylish charm to your property. Why not build a Brazilian oak hardwood deck to extend your living area or for your outdoor hot tub? Some homeowners use Garapa to outline their swimming pools. Garapa is fire resistant, just like other hardwoods used for decking. If you want a different tinge of color for your Brazilian oak hardwood deck, it is possible to use dyes and stains. Sources: http://www.iwpawood.org/?page=TopTropicalDecking http://abswood.com/garapa-decking About the Author: This article is written by Bruce Master. He gained an interest in woodworking at an early age. Bruce Master started working with contractors in the 1970s as a salesman at Ace Hardware in Miami. Over the years, he discovered and fell in love with Brazilian woods. He has built decks, docks and specialty items using many of the Brazilian woods. Today, Bruce loves his job as Operations Manager for ABS Wood, a Brazilian wood retailer.
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