Garapa (2026)
Apuleia leiocarpa • Brazil
Exotic Hardwood
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Garapa is prized for its beautiful golden color and smooth texture.
Key Takeaways
- Garapa has a Janka hardness of 1,650 lbf and density of 52 lbs/ft³.
- Common uses include Residential decking, Pool decking, Outdoor furniture.
- Color: Light golden yellow to honey brown.
- Moderate. UV-protective oil annually.
Janka Hardness
1,650 lbf
Density
52 lbs/ft³
Moisture
10-12%
Fire Rating
Class B
Durability
Class A - 15-20 years
Price Range
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Color Characteristics
Light golden yellow to honey brown
Key Characteristics
- •Moderate hardness
- •Consistent golden color
- •Smooth splinter-free
- •Easier than Ipe
- •Natural decay resistance
- •Minimal grain
- •Good stability
- •Fine texture
Common Applications
- •Residential decking
- •Pool decking
- •Outdoor furniture
- •Siding
- •Interior flooring
- •Trim
- •Pergolas
- •Exterior stairs
Maintenance Requirements
Moderate. UV-protective oil annually.
Advantages
- Beautiful golden color
- Easier to work than Ipe
- Splinter-resistant
- Good durability
- Consistent appearance
- Natural decay resistance
- Good value
- Wide availability
Considerations
- Less hard than Ipe
- Requires UV protection
- Can fade
- Moderate price
- Color changes
- Needs annual maintenance
- Not as dense
- Some color variation
Frequently Asked Questions
Residential decking, Pool decking, Outdoor furniture, Siding, Interior flooring, Trim, Pergolas, Exterior stairs.
Garapa has a Janka hardness rating of 1,650 lbf, making it a softer wood suitable for Residential decking, Pool decking, Outdoor furniture.
Garapa wood is Light golden yellow to honey brown. Moderate hardness
Moderate. UV-protective oil annually.
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