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