Garapa (Apuleia Leiocarpa)

Now Available

OPS Forestry presents a ‘forest to sawmill to you’ FSC Certified supply of Garapa, decking, sawn timber, posts and other finished products.

Garapa’s beautiful golden tones will enhance any project with a warm, natural look. Garapa is a durable hardwood with a 30+ year lifespan that is suitable for many applications.

SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIY DETAILS

The season for harvesting and processing Garapa is August – December, time to order is now. FSC certified decking, FJ Laminated Beams, sidings and sawn timber milled to your specifications.

KD Decking & Sidings (standard sizing)

  • 19mm x 90mm
  • 19mm x 140mm
  • 21mm x 145mm
  • 25mm x 145mm
  • Lengths :  2400mm to 4800mm rising by 300mm and with maximum 10% in 2400/2700mm

KD Laminated Beams FJ

  • 40mm x 60mm horizontally laminated on 40mm
  • 90 x 90mm
  • 100 x 100mm
  • Lengths :  3900mm and 5900mm Finger Joint

COMMON USES

Garapa is a high-density, highly durable hardwood species that is ideal for use in exterior structures including decks, wood siding, wood rain-screen, and more.

APPEARANCE

Garapa is a beautiful hardwood that has a golden to yellowish brown color that darkens with age.

SPECIFICATIONS

COLOUR

AD DENSITY – KG/M3

ORIGIN

HARDNESS JANKA KN

DURABILITY ABOVE GROUND

DURABILITY IN GROUND

Light Brown
580 – 1000 Hard
South America
4-8 Medium
Class1
Class2

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