Garapa

Garapa offers a lighter take on tropical hardwood.

Its warm golden color and consistent grain create a clean, natural look for decks, porches, siding, soffits, and custom details. It delivers the durability builders expect from a Brazilian hardwood at a more approachable price than Ipe. Naturally resistant to insects, rot, and harsh weather, Garapa is well suited for exterior applications. When left unfinished, its golden color will gradually develop a soft silver-gray patina.

TimberTown ProCoating gives you more control over that transition. A clear coating protects the wood from external factors while helping the material develop a slower and more even patina. Clear finishes do not provide UV protection. When the project calls for lasting color, we can apply a pigmented ProCoating that adds UV protection along with the desired tone.

ProCoated Garapa arrives with an even finish already applied, which means less onsite labor and no waiting for the coating to dry. TimberTown stocks kiln-dried Garapa in multiple sizes and lengths through our Austin, Atlanta, and Nashville locations, serving projects throughout Texas and the Southeast.

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Decking & Porch Flooring

Garapa is great for decking and porch flooring because it is naturally resistant to the primary causes of decay and rot, which include insects and harsh climates. But, using a hardwood product doesn't mean keeping the color you fell in love with has to be a challenge. By applying a UV inhibiting oil once a year Garapa will stay as beautiful as the day it was installed. No need to wander a big home improvement store looking for the right product, we have what you need in stock!

Dimensions: 1x6, 5/4x6
Lengths: 4' to 20'
Tongue & Groove, Grooved or Square Edge

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Siding & Soffits

Whether it's inside, outside, on the wall, or on the ceiling, adding natural wood brings a beautiful and timeless element to your space. To ensure you have the right product for any application, we have the ability to mill any of our Garapa into any siding, soffit, trim or custom profile. Not sure which profile you need? Our product experts can help you choose the perfect profile for the look you want.

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Custom Milling

One of the advantages of working with us is we offer milling for any of our natural hardwood or softwood products. From the floor to the ceiling (not to mention the walls), we have a milling profile just right for your project. No matter how you want to use our products, we can customize it for you or your client.

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Installation

Tropical hardwoods can provide their fair share of challenges when it comes to installation. That's why we provide the tools and resources necessary to keep you looking like a pro on the job site. Here are some tips and tools for installing Hardwood decking and siding.

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When the heat is on, Garapa stays strong.

If not properly acclimated to it's environment, Garapa has a tendency to shrink or crack over time. The best way to keep your deck lasting fifteen years or more is by using only kiln-dried (using heat) Garapa instead of air-dried. How do you know you have kiln-dried product? We can't speak for other suppliers, but we only stock kiln-dried Garapa.

Siding & Soffits: The Ultimate Profile Guide

Whether it's inside or outside, on the wall or on the ceiling, adding wood brings a beautiful and timeless element to your space. To ensure you have the right product for any application, we created this free guide with the most common profiles and prefinished products.

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