GARAPA

GARAPA HARDWOOD SPECIFICATIONS

Species: Apuleia leiocarpa

Garapa Origin: Central and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Venezuela)

Appearance: Garapa has a golden yellowish brown color

Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter

Average Dried Weight: 51 lbs/ft3 (820 kg/m3)

Specific Gravity: .65, .82

Janka Hardness: 1,650 lbf (7,350 N)

Modulus of Rupture: 18,530 lbf/in2 (127.8 MPa)

Elastic Modulus: 2,257,000 lbf/in2 (15.57 GPa)

Crushing Strength: 9,030 lbf/in2 (62.3 MPa)

Shrinkage: Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 11.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.8

Preservation: Garapa hardwood naturally weathers to a darker color. A deck oil with UV inhibitors or sealers is an excellent option to maintain this rich tone.

Sustainable: We monitor and document the chain of custody of all our hardwood. We are Lacey Act compliant and IBAMA compliant and provide -certified options.

This means that purchasing from us fuels the hardwood lumber economy in South American forests while providing well-paying jobs for many people. This means that the industry values its conservation and preservation.

ADVANTAGES OF USING GARAPA HARDWOOD FOR YOUR OUTDOOR PROJECTS?

• Strong and Durable
• Low Maintenance
• Natural Look
• Long Life Span
• Sustainably Sourced
• Boosts your Property Value
• Lower price-point than ipe