Garapa Decking Timber Nz

Garapa will make a stunning deck for all occasions which will not mark up with a high rot scratch and fire resistance the deck will last for generations.

Garapa decking timber nz.

Mon thur 7 30am 5 00pm fri 7 30am 4 30pm sat 8 30am 12 00pm closed sunday public holiday weekends garapa garapa is a great choice for timber decking it is stable durable and has a beautiful finish and appearance. Garapa muir grapia source location. Garapa does not blead and can be oiled or polyurethaned. Attractive golden coloured timber which will age to driftwood grey if left to weather.

New garapa decks must be oiled on all sides to allow timber to properly season in the first year. Garapa is great for decking and porch flooring because it is naturally resistant to the primary causes of decay and rot which include insects and harsh climates. The timber is lustrous and does not bleed. Attractive light coloured timber which will quickly age to a driftwood grey if left to weather.

100 x 25mm 150 x 25mm. An excellent timber for outdoors. It is a very durable timber that resists rot decay and fire. Imported from argentina our garapa makes a very durable and stable deck.

Given that radiata pine joists are softwood and garapa is a strong hardwood the joists should be clean and sound and the screws should penetrate at least 40mm into the joists to achieve good holding. It has been used extensively as exterior decking in new zealand for about 30 years. Garapa apuleia leiocarpa is a south american tropical hardwood used for decking in nz. It has a high silica content and is scratch resistant.

Reddish brown timber that has been used and proven in nz for a number of years. Air dry density 900 kg m3. Garapa is a light yellow to honey brown colour and its interlocked grain has a fine texture. Bbi garapa fsc 100 smooth decking is from south america with a lifespan upto 30 years with its golden to yellow brown colour it darkens with age.

Garapa is easy to work with and has good strength durability and stability. Primarily used as a kiln dried decking timber. Heartwood durable narrow pale sapwood susceptible to attack. Garapa decking 19mm thick should be installed at maximum 450mm joist centres.

It machines well to a fine finish is great to work with and has minimal shrinkage. Stable durability above ground. Both sizes available in grip tread and the 150 x 25mm also available in smooth surface. But using a hardwood product doesn t mean keeping the color you fell in love with has to be a challenge.

Used for decking boardwalks and landscaping. Also available in finger jointed where consistent long lengths are required. For 32mm thick decking this can be increased up to 600mm joist centres.