Cumaru Wood Decking

Cumaru, also known as Brazilian Teak. Cumaru Decking is extremely low maintenance and perfect for use in any outdoor application. Ideal for decks, porches, or sunrooms, choosing Cumaru wood decking is a solid and reliable choice.

Cumaru decking is a high density exotic hardwood decking material that is very similar in appearance and physical properties to Ipe wood decking.

Cumaru wood varies in color from yellowish brown to reddish brown often within the same piece of decking material.

Cumaru decking materials are off the charts in terms of hardness, density, durability and bending strength.

The incredible hardness of Cumaru decking make either decking material a great option for a scratch resistant deck where pets or active children are frolicking.

More Info:We specialize in both unfinished hardwood floors and prefinished flooring. Available width are 3", 4" and 5". Please see our product catalog for more information.

Other Names: Dipterix odorata, Southern Chestnut, Brazilian Teak

Cumaru Scientific Properties and Technical Specifications

Janka Hardness: 3,200 pounds

Strength (MOR): 24,800 psi

Stiffness (MOE): 3,050 1000 psi

Density (KG/m3): 1,080

Color: Reddish-brown or purplish-brown when fresh, shifting to light-brown to yellowish-brown
upon exposure. Sapwood is yellowish-brown.

Photosensitivity: Cumaru will become more uniform in color upon exposure to light.

Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %

Radial Shrinkage: 5.4 %

Family: Leguminosae

Tree Characteristics: The Cumaru tree can reach 160 feet in height with trunk diameters up just over 3 feet.

Geographic Area: Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, The Guianas.

Texture: Fine

Grain: Interlocked

Luster: Low to medium

Durability Rating: Rated as very durable, resistant to brown and white-rot fungi,
and has exemplary weathering characteristics.

Drying Characteristics: Rated as easy to air season, can sometimes check and warp, uniformly rapid drying.

Working Characteristics: Rated as difficult to saw or bore. Poor for gluing due to high density and oily nature.

Applications: Cogs, flooring, decking, turnery, bearings, tool handles, railroad crossties, heavy construction.