Technical Information and Mechanical Characteristics of Hardwood Decking, Wood Decking and Synthetic Decking

Mataverde® Premium Ipe, Premium Cumaru and Premium Garapa Decking are all hard, strong, durable hardwoods that clearly outperform other commonly used decking materials. On virtually every technical measure of strength and durability (please see chart below), Mataverde® Premium Decking products are far and away superior to redwood, pressure treated lumber, composite decking products, cedar and mahogany in virtually every measurable characteristic.

Decking Species Technical Comparisons
Name Mataverde® Ipe Mataverde® Cumaru Mataverde® Garapa Philippine Mahogany Western Red Cedar Redwood Composite Decking CCA-Treated Pine
Botanical name Tabebuia spp. Dipteryx odorata Apuleia molaris Shorea spp. Thuya plicata Sequoia Semper-Virens N/A Pinus spp.
Type Hardwood Hardwood Hardwood Hardwood Softwood Softwood Plastic / Wood Softwood
Maintenance Low Low Low Medium Medium Medium Low High
Decay Resistance High High Medium High Medium Medium Medium Varies Varies
Termite Resistance High High Medium Low Low Low Varies Varies
Strength High High Medium-High Medium Medium-Low Medium-Low Low Medium
Fire Rating Class A A A C C C C Varies
Weight / cu. ft. 69 lbs. 67 lbs. 54 lbs. 32 - 42 lbs. 30 lbs. 30 lbs. 60 - 64 lbs. 35lbs.
Bending Strength
(in psi)		 25,400 22,400 12,900 9,500 - 11,400 6,800 7,900 1,423 - 4,500 9,900 - 14,500
Shear Strength 2,060 2,395 1,475 970 - 1,450 900 940 561 - 1,010 1,370
Hardness 3,680 3,340 1,631 460 - 802 580 480 940 - 1,390 690

 

Architectural Details and Profiles for Decking and Deck Railing

Pregrooved Decking (Slotted Decking) Details:

These pre-grooved decking profiles make hidden fastening of hardwood decking install easily and beautifully. Pregrooved 5/4x6 and 5/4x4 decking is available in Ipe Decking, Cumaru decking, Garapa decking and FSC Machiche decking

pregrooved board

Tongue and Groove Decking Profile (T&G decking profile):

Tongue and Groove decking, commonly referred to as T&G decking or T&G porch flooring, works great for covered porches and 3 season rooms.

tongue & groove decking board detail

Mataverde Ipe Deck Railing Profiles

 Typical Ipe deck railing construction consists of:Ipe deck railing assembly detail

  • Ipe top rail (choose from 5/4x6 top rail or 2x6 railing profiles)
  • Ipe subrail at the top
  • 2x2 Ipe balluster
  • Ipe subrail at the bottom. 

    The Ipe subrails and ballusters can be pre-assembled for quick and efficient Ipe deck railing installation. Choose from the 5/4x6 Ipe Flat Rail Cap profile (beverage friendly railing option) or the stylish, sculpted look of the 2x6 Ipe Rail cap.

Mataverde Ipe deck rail cap options include 5/4x6 rail cap and 2x6 ipe rail cap

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