GARAPA DECKING - COMPARE TO RED CEDAR DECKING
AND PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER DECKING
Mataverde Premium Garapa Hardwood Decking is much stronger and lasts far longer than red cedar decking and pressure treated decking. Garapa decking materials beat cedar decking and treated lumber decking on nearly every measurable characteristic. Garapa hardwood is a beautiful, long lasting and affordable decking material option. Compare Garapa hardwood decking to softwood red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials below.
Comparison chart showing Garapa hardwood decking compared to red cedar decking and pressure treated decking
| PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS ↓ |
GARAPA DECKING |
Red Cedar Decking |
Pressure Treated Decking |
| Real wood product |
Yes √ |
Yes √ |
Yes √ |
| Sustainably harvested material |
Yes √ |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
| Low maintenance |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Warranty |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Insect resistance |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Rot resistance |
Yes √ |
No |
No |
| Cupping |
Low √ |
Med. |
High |
| Splitting |
Low √ |
Med. |
High |
| Warping |
Low √ |
Med. |
High |
| Checking |
Low √ |
High |
High |
| Splintering |
Low √ |
Medium |
High |
| Heat retention |
Low √ |
Low √ |
Low √ |
| Stability |
High √ |
Med. |
Med. |
| Strength |
High √ |
Med. |
Med. |
| Span capacity |
High √ |
Med. |
Med. |
| Density |
High √ |
Low |
Med. |
| Initial Decking cost |
Low-Med. |
Med. |
Low √ |
| Life Cycle cost / SF / year |
Low √ |
High |
High |
As you can see from the chart above, Garapa decking beats red cedar decking and pressure treated decking handily on density, span capacity, strength, splintering, rot resistance, decay resistance and more. For more information about affordable Mataverde Premium Garapa Hardwood Decking and other decking material choices, please click any of the links below.
