Is Cumaru a good wood?

Is Cumaru a good wood?

Cumaru is very durable. The heartwood has shown to be very durable in resistance to both brown-rot and white rot fungi. The wood has excellent weathering characteristics. Cumaru is rated as easy to air-season with a slight tendency to check and with moderate warping; drying was uniformly rapid.

Is Cumaru wood expensive?

Cumaru, also known as Brazilian Teak or Golden Teak, is a naturally durable Brazilian timber with a density similar to Ipe. Its consistent golden brown color and moderate cost make it an attractive alternate to more expensive hardwoods such as Teak or Ipe.

How much does Cumaru wood cost?

Cumaru Lumber

What is Cumaru wood?

WHAT IS CUMARU WOOD? Cumaru is a responsibly harvested high-density hardwood species that grows throughout the northern portions of South America. Due to its beautiful graining and varied appearance, Cumaru, pronounced /Koo’-mah-Roo/, is often referred to as “Brazilian Teak”.

Does Cumaru need to be sealed?

Our Cumaru decking is shipped with the end grain sealed with a clear wax to prevent any end checking and adverse movement. Fresh cuts should be sealed within 24hrs with end grain sealant. We sell end grain sealant by the quart, which is typically enough for 500 sq. ft.

How long does Cumaru wood last?

50+ year
Color varies from a golden tan to a reddish brown with some dark grain accents through out the wood. Very durable and naturally resistant to decay and insects. Offers up to 50+ year lifespan.

How long will Cumaru last?

Color varies from a golden tan to a reddish brown with some dark grain accents through out the wood. Very durable and naturally resistant to decay and insects. Offers up to 50+ year lifespan.

Does Cumaru darken?

Cumaru, Brazilian Teak Lumber Scientific Properties and Technical Specifications. Color: Reddish-brown or purplish-brown when fresh, shifting to light-brown to yellowish-brown upon exposure. Sapwood is yellowish-brown. Photosensitivity: Cumaru will darken upon exposure to light.

Does cumaru darken?

What color is cumaru wood?

dark brown
Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown.

Does Cumaru wood burn?

Both Ipe and Cumaru hardwoods are rated for fire-resistance, but their Batu wood decking stands out from the rest due to its Class A fire rating. The Batu fire-retardant rating also exceeds that of other softwoods as much as five times over, making it an incredibly durable option.

Is Cumaru wood waterproof?

Rot Resistance: Cumaru has excellent durability and weathering properties. The wood is rated as very durable regarding decay resistance, with good resistance to termites and other dry-wood borers….Scans/Pictures: