Cumaru Hardwood Decking - S.A. Wholesale
Lumber
Cumaru decking is an extremely
durable Peruvian hardwood. It has incredible
strength along with being naturally resistance to
decay, rot, insect damage (marine boring worms
termites) and its fire rating makes it a perfect
wood for long-life exterior decking, docks, benches
and bridges. Cumaru hardwood decking is rated 25 years against decay and
insect damage. Applications that have withstood 50
years, as well as high-use projects such as the
Atlantic City boardwalk, are a testament to the
longevity of this hardwood decking. The application
of sealers is optional With Cumaru decking. Cumaru
naturally weathers to a beautiful, silvery-gray
patina. Cumaru decking's hardness is approximately 5 times harder
than pine, cedar and redwood and more than 10 times
stronger than composite decking products. Cumaru is
harvested from managed-growth forest projects. It
is naturally seasoned and then kiln dried to
prevent shrinkage.
Cumaru has incredible density
and strength and does require proper working tools.
We recommend carbide tipped saw blades and tapered,
hardened steel or diamond drill bits. Installation
requires pre-drilling of holes. There are several
fastener systems on the market.
Cumaru hardwood decking is totally
maintenance-free after installation. To maintain
its rich tone, apply a UV inhibitor such as
Penofin. Cumaru decking has a more pronounced grain
than Ipe and it is lighter in color - ranging from
light to dark orange. Cumaru weathers to a silver
gray patina. Natural durability, strength, and
hardness are nearly the same as Ipe. Cumaru is
widely used in Europe in preference to Ipe. It is
generally less expensive than Ipe and less slippery
when used in wet applications like boat docks. Like
Ipe and Massaranduba, it is stable in service.
Cumaru's fresh heartwood is a reddish-brown or
purplish-brown with light yellowish-brown or
purplish streaks; upon exposure it gradually
becomes uniform light-brown or yellowish-brown UV
inhibitor such as Penofin.
Cumaru hardwood decking is difficult to saw and bore;
where severely interlocked grain is not present,
the wood planes to a smooth surface. Because of
high density and oily nature, the wood glues
poorly.
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