Garapa Brazilian Hardwood is fast becoming one of the most popular woods for decks and decking these days. Garapa has a lighter color than other hardwoods. In addition, it has similar termite and fungus resistance as Ipe. What you get is the strength of Brazilian Hardwood at a much lower cost. Garapa's color is fantastic! Garapa is a warm golden honey color and gives a beautiful alternative to the darker hardwoods such as Ipe. Garapa blends nicely with other Brazilian wood species if you are looking for a two tone effect to complete your new outdoor living space or outdoor kitchen. You can use Garapa for the main deck and Ipe or another variety of wood for trim or borders. Garapa especially looks nice if you use this "two tone" effect when you have more than one deck or different level decks. A deck built with Garapa as the main deck and a Garapa Handrail combined with an Ip border and balusters has a strikingly rich two-tone look to it due to the vast contrast in colors. You can even do a design the middle of the deck with Ipe for an even more unique look. Garapa or Brazilian Oak matches almost any decor that you can imagine or that you may already have for trim on your home. When you install Garapa you can use a variety of fasteners. Specifically, you can use screws that match the color of Garapa or you can have your wood "kerfed" or side grooved for hidden fasteners. Which ever you choose will be right for you and the look that you want for your new deck. You imagination is your only limitation. Garapa is 2 times harder than American Oak and 5 times harder than Red Cedar. Garapa hardwood (2820 on the Janka Scale) has a lifespan of at least 25 years. Garapa also comes in a variety of dimensional lumber such as 4' X 4' posts, handrail and 2 X 4's. Building Garapa or Garapa/Ipe railing is easy as it comes in all the sized you need. If you like a traditional black railing, you can combine Garapa with Fortress Railing for a nice contrast. Either way you will have a beautiful new deck that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. Garapa's hardness contributes to its fungus and insect resistance. Garapa is so dense that mold and fungus cannot take root. Pine beetles and other wood boring insects find other woods to attack. They do not waste their time trying to gnaw Garapa. When you add up the above benefits, you can imagine we have a lot of people who call asking for Garapa. A lighter oak type wood that has a "light, bright color" is important to many people who are afraid that a darker wood will be "too hot" with the sun shining on it. Wow, another benefit is Garapa that is less expensive than some of the other hardwoods weather to a similar grey over time. You can purchase the less expensive (but similar quality) Garapa and have the same great "grey" look. Choosing the right material for your new hardwood deck is an important decision and Garapa Brazilian Hardwood is the right decision. It is beautiful, durable, insect resistant, cost effective and will last for years and years to come. It is an all natural wood with no chemicals added. ABS Wood can help with new ideas and designs that fit you and your lifestyle. We offer impressive, classy and stylish wood decking options such as Ipe decking, Cumaru decking, Jatoba decking, Tigerwood decking, Garapa decking, Massaranduba decking and Deck accessories for long lasting results. Contact ABSWood for more information on Garapa and your decking needs at 404-549-4840 or you can email your deck plans or list of materials to debi@abswood.com.
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