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Garapa Species



With a fine grain and an attractive, naturally rich honey-golden color, Garapa is often chosen by architects, builders, and homeowners alike for its beauty and durability. A more affordable option to Ipe, Garapa stands up to all weather conditions.

Iron Woods Garapa darkens slightly upon exposure to ultraviolet light resulting in a golden-brown hue similar to natural track wood and eventually weathers to a natural silver patina if left unfinished. Yet, if the silver patina isn’t right, Garapa hardwoods can be brought back to its original beauty with regular cleaning and a coat of exotic hardwood oil applied annually, or as desired.




FEATURES & BENEFITS

Why Choose Garapa?


NATURALLY DURABLE

Iron Woods Garapa resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.

SOURCING CERTAINTY

Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.

AFFORDABLE

Garapa is a durable, well-performing, and more affordable alternative to Ipe.

Unparalleled beauty

Weather naturally to an attractive silver gray or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.

STANDS UP TO ELEMENTS

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.

Premium Grade

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.

NATURALLY DURABLE

Iron Woods Garapa resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.

SOURCING CERTAINTY

Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.

AFFORDABLE

Garapa is a durable, well-performing, and more affordable alternative to Ipe.

Unparalleled beauty

Weather naturally to an attractive silver gray or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.

STANDS UP TO ELEMENTS

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.

Premium Grade

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.



FEATURES & BENEFITS

Why Choose Garapa?


NATURALLY DURABLE

Iron Woods Garapa resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.

SOURCING CERTAINTY

Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.

AFFORDABLE

Garapa is a durable, well-performing, and more affordable alternative to Ipe.

Unparalleled beauty

Weather naturally to an attractive silver gray or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.

STANDS UP TO ELEMENTS

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.

Premium Grade

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.

NATURALLY DURABLE

Iron Woods Garapa resists decay, termites, and borers, pretty much anything you can throw at it.

SOURCING CERTAINTY

Green by Nature, our complete supply chain traceability system provides sourcing certainty all the way up our supply chain, from the forest to you.

AFFORDABLE

Garapa is a durable, well-performing, and more affordable alternative to Ipe.

Unparalleled beauty

Weather naturally to an attractive silver gray or maintain the natural rich brown color by cleaning and refinishing. Or both. Your choice.

STANDS UP TO ELEMENTS

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.

Premium Grade

Iron Woods® Garapa Decking stands up to the elements year-round – from heat and humidity to salt water spray and brutal winters.



Durable. Top-Performing. More Affordable.




Specifications


From grading and drying to color and finishing. Here’s what you need to know about Garapa.


Premium GradeDryingColorGrainFinishingUses
Premium Grade
  • 100% HEARTWOOD
  • 100% CLEAR, no visible defects
  • Graded on all faces and edges to allow for desired face selection

Drying
  • All available dimensions are kiln dried and pre-stabilized
  • Kiln dried decking is superior in appearance, stability, surface quality and finish penetration

Color
  • Light sensitive Garapa star ts as a warm pale yellow to honey golden brown adjusting quickly upon UV exposure to a natural teak color range

Grain
  • Mixed fine to slightly coarse grain.

Finishing
  • Regular cleaning, brightening and refinishing with exotic hardwood oil to maintain or restore its natural color

Uses
  • Exterior architectural millwork included but not limited to decking, cladding, rail, posts, trim, furniture, boat building


Specifications


From grading and drying to color and finishing. Here’s what you need to know about Garapa.


Premium GradeDryingColorGrainFinishingUses
Premium Grade
  • 100% HEARTWOOD
  • 100% CLEAR, no visible defects
  • Graded on all faces and edges to allow for desired face selection
Drying
  • All available dimensions are kiln dried and pre-stabilized
  • Kiln dried decking is superior in appearance, stability, surface quality and finish penetration
Color
  • Light sensitive Garapa star ts as a warm pale yellow to honey golden brown adjusting quickly upon UV exposure to a natural teak color range
Grain
  • Mixed fine to slightly coarse grain.
Finishing
  • Regular cleaning, brightening and refinishing with exotic hardwood oil to maintain or restore its natural color
Uses
  • Exterior architectural millwork included but not limited to decking, cladding, rail, posts, trim, furniture, boat building


Need to Know


Product Availability



NOMINAL SIZEACTUAL SIZEPROFILESLENGTHS
1 x 4 KD11/16" x 3-1/2" S4S8' - 20' even
5/4 x 6 KD1" x 5-1/2" S4S8' - 20' even
5/4 x 6 KD1" x 5-1/2" Grooved8' - 20' even
2 x 2 KD1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Baluster3'
2 x 4 KD1-1/2" x 3-1/2" S4S8' - 20' even
2 x 6 KD1-1/2" x 5-1/2"S4S8' - 20' even
2 x 8 KD1-1/2" x 7-1/4"S4S8' - 20' even
4 x 4 KD3-1/2" x 3-1/2"S4S8' - 12' even



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