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title: Garapa Decking vs. Other Wood decking
description: Garapa Decking vs. Other Wood Decking. See how Mataverde Garapa Decking compares to other wood decking like red cedar and pressure treated decking boards.
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# GARAPA HARDWOOD DECKING COMPARED TO OTHER WOOD DECKING

 

## Garapa Decking vs. Other Wood Decking

Mataverde Premium Garapa Hardwood Decking is much stronger and lasts far longer than red cedar decking and pressure treated decking. [Garapa decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/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.

Garapa hardwood, also known as [Brazilian Oak](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking) or [Brazilian Ash](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking) is a beautiful hardwood that has a golden to yellowish brown color that darkens with age. The wood appears to shift from dark to light coloring in different lighting angles, which gives the wood a unique and aesthetically interesting appearance. When it comes to choosing premium hardwood decking, Garapa hardwood decking exceeds softwood decking species in many ways, which you can see below.  Garapa decking is durable and has a high rot resistance and good insect resistance which makes it a great choice when looking for an affordable premium hardwood decking with a long life span.

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## Compare Red Cedar and Pressure Treated Decking to Garapa Hardwood Decking

 

## ![mataverde garapa decking vs. other wood decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DECK_6-1.jpg?width=462&height=347&name=DECK_6-1.jpg "DECK_6-1.jpg")

*Mataverde Garapa Deck shown with Ipe Wood Accents and Posts *

 

As you will see from the chart below, 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.

 

| **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** | Medium | High   |
| Splitting   | **Low** | Medium | High   |
| Warping   | **Low** | Medium | High   |
| Checking   | **Low** | High   | High   |
| Splintering | **Low** | Medium | High   |
| Heat retention   | **Low** | Low | Low |
| Stability   | ** High ** | Medium | Medium |
| Strength | **High** | Medium | Medium |
| Span Capacity | ** High ** | Medium | Medium |
| Density | **High** | Low | Medium |
| Initial Decking Cost  | **Low-Med** | Medium | **Low** |
| Life Cycle cost / SF / year   | **Low** | High   | High   |

 

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| [Garapa Decking vs Synthetic Decking Materials](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/116833/garapa-decking-vs-composite-decking?hsLang=en-us) | [Garapa Hardwood: A Great Decking Material](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/136433/garapa-hardwood-a-great-decking-material-option?hsLang=en-us) |
| [Garapa Decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking) | [What Is Garapa Decking?](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/103165/What-is-Garapa-Decking?hsLang=en-us)  |
| [Garapa Decking Photo Gallery](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking/garapa-decking-gallery?hsLang=en-us) | [Garapa Decking Is Beautiful and Affordable](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/117722/garapa-hardwood-decking-is-beautiful-and-affordable?hsLang=en-us) |
| [How Does Ipe Decking Compare to Garapa Decking?](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/183923/how-does-ipe-hardwood-decking-compare-to-garapa-hardwood?hsLang=en-us) | [Garapa Wood Project Ideas](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/150455/garapa-wood-project-ideas?hsLang=en-us) |

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