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title: Cumaru Decking vs Other Wood Decking
description: When you compare cumaru decking vs other wood decking you may be surprised to find out that this all-natural hardwood blows red cedar and pressure treated decking out of the water. Discover the best wood for decks at MataverdeDecking.com
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# Mataverde® Cumaru Decking vs Other Wood Decking

Compare Cumaru Decking to Red Cedar Decking and Pressure Treated Decking

 

Mataverde Premium [Cumaru Hardwood Decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/cumaru-decking) outlasts and outperforms red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials on nearly every measurable rating.  Check out the comparison between Mataverde Cumaru hardwood decking, red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials below.

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## COMPARISON CHART

#### Mataverde Cumaru hardwood decking Vs. Other Wood Decking Materials

 

| PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS |   CUMARU   DECKING | RED CEDAR DECKING | PRESSURE-TREATED DECKING |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Real Wood Product  ** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Sustainably Harvested Material** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| **Low Maintenance  ** | Yes | No | No |
| **Warranty  ** | Yes | No | No |
| **Insect Resistance  ** | Yes | No | No |
| **Rot Resistance  ** | Yes | No | No |
| **Cupping  ** | Low | Moderate  | High   |
| **Splitting  ** | Low | Moderate  | High   |
| **Warping  ** | Low | Moderate  | High   |
| **Checking  ** | Low | High   | High   |
| **Splintering** | Low | Moderate  | High   |
| **Heat Retention  ** | Low | Low | Low |
| **Stability  ** | High   | Moderate  | Moderate  |
| **Strength** | High  | Moderate  | Moderate  |
| **Span Capacity** | High   | Moderate  | Moderate  |
| **Density** | High   | Low | Moderate  |
| **Initial Decking cost ** | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| **Life Cycle Cost / SF / year  ** | Low | High   | High   |

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