Cumaru

• Species of Wood: click for info about Cumaru
• Photosensitivity: Cumaru will become more uniform in color upon exposure to light.
• Density: 1,080 (KG/m3)
• Janka Hardness: 3,200 (pounds)
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR): 24,800 (psi)
• Modulus of Elasticity (MOE): 3,050 (1000 psi)
• Grade: First Clear
• Grain: MG
• Usage: S4S E4E
• Condition: KD
• Weight per 1000 SF or BF: 4000 lb
• Size Description: 4x4
• Nominal Size: 4.000 x 4.000
• Net Size: 3.500 x 3.500
• Unit of Sale: 0 BF per None
• Other Names: Dipterix odorata, Southern Chestnut, Brazilian Teak

Specie Description
Cumaru, commonly called Brazilian Chestnut, is a tough and dense wood imported from Brazil that has an irregular, somewhat interlocked grain and wavy, course texture. Because of its density, it is very resistant to termites and decay. Cumaru's heartwood is a medium brown with distinctive tan shades that compliment one another in with tonal warmth to create a relaxing feeling that's great to come home to.

Grading
First Clear grade material is color matched in most species of wood. This is the highest grade available in decking items. No open defects are allowed on at least one face and material is 100% heartwood. Small tight knots, occasional pin holes, and other small, non-structural defects are allowed on the back side and edges.

General Product Information
An excellent substitute for expensive Ipe, Cumaru Hardwood Decking is a golden brown to medium brown wood with similar strength and durability properties to Ipe. Cumaru is always kiln dried for stability and is available in standard decking sizes of 1x4, 1x6, 5/4x4 and 5/4x6 with stock points in the US. We are pleased to announce availability of FSC Cumaru decks beginning in Spring of 2009.tion.