Technical information about Garapa from Decking-Outlet.com

Technical Wood Properties for Garapa Hardwood

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  • Scientific Name, Other Names: Apuleia leiocarpa, Grapia, Almendrillo Amarillo, Muirajuba, Cobre, Ana, Ana caspi, Gateado, Mapurite
  • Description: Garapa or Gapapeira is yet another high density and naturally durable wood from South America. It is commonly used as residential decking and has been marketed under trade names such as Garapa Gold or Golden Ipe. Light tan to soft yellow, Garapa is also stable and very strong. Garapa decking has been used in the U.S. since the early 2000's.
  • Janka Hardness: 1,700 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 18,100 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,835 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 830
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 10.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.5 %
  • About: Typically used for decking in 1x4, 1x6 and 5/4x6.
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