Cumaru (2026)
Dipteryx odorata • Brazil, Peru, Venezuela
Exotic Hardwood
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Cumaru offers exceptional hardness at a more affordable price than Ipe with warm golden-brown color.
Key Takeaways
- Cumaru has a Janka hardness of 3,330 lbf and density of 64 lbs/ft³.
- Common uses include Decking, Outdoor structures, Flooring.
- Color: Golden brown to reddish-brown.
- Low. Oil annually or let weather naturally.
Janka Hardness
3,330 lbf
Density
64 lbs/ft³
Moisture
10-12%
Fire Rating
Class A
Durability
Class A - 20+ years
Price Range
$$
Color Characteristics
Golden brown to reddish-brown
Key Characteristics
- •Very hard and dense
- •Natural oils
- •Warm coloring
- •Excellent stability
- •Vanilla-like aroma
- •Slip-resistant
- •High luster
- •Fire resistant
Common Applications
- •Decking
- •Outdoor structures
- •Flooring
- •Siding
- •Heavy construction
- •Marine
- •Boardwalks
- •High-traffic areas
Maintenance Requirements
Low. Oil annually or let weather naturally.
Advantages
- Excellent value
- Beautiful warm color
- Natural decay resistance
- Long lifespan
- Good availability
- Pleasant aroma
- Fire resistant
- Lower cost than Ipe
Considerations
- Color variation
- Requires pre-drilling
- Natural oils affect finishes
- Difficult to work
- Hard on tools
- Heavy
- Some defects
- Darkens with age
Frequently Asked Questions
Decking, Outdoor structures, Flooring, Siding, Heavy construction, Marine, Boardwalks, High-traffic areas.
Cumaru has a Janka hardness rating of 3,330 lbf, making it a softer wood suitable for Decking, Outdoor structures, Flooring.
Cumaru wood is Golden brown to reddish-brown. Very hard and dense
Low. Oil annually or let weather naturally.
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