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# MATAVERDE® GARAPA PROJECTS 

Ways to Design with Garapa Hardwood Decking

 

Mataverde Premium [Garapa Hardwood decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking), and Garapa boards are great choices for a number of different outdoor structures. Garapa hardwood, also known as [Brazilian Oak or ](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking)[Brazilian Ash](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking), can be used on projects ranging from residential decks and walkways to docks, pergolas, gazebos, and outdoor furniture. Garapa hardwood is very suitable for a wide variety of outdoor projects, which make them an excellent choice when you’re looking to build a durable, beautiful, and long-lasting outdoor structure or deck.

Architects, builders and homeowners are making great use of Garapa's light honey golden tones to complement their design scheme. The low initial price of Garapa helps many end-users meet their project budget requirements with a beautiful and durable, high density hardwood that is beautiful and can be easy to maintain. 

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Mataverde Garapa hardwood decking or lumber are a great selection for any projects where the following design criteria are important:

| **PROJECT CRITERIA** | **GARAPA DECKING** | **GARAPA BOARDS** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sustainable building material | Yes | Yes |
| Available FSC Certified | Yes | Yes |
| 25 year limited warranty | Yes | Yes |
| High stability | Yes | Yes |
| High density | Yes | Yes |
| Light color tones | Yes | Yes |
| Natural insect resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Natural decay resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Splinter resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Ages gracefully to silvery patina | Yes | Yes |
| Low Life-Cycle cost | Yes | Yes |

 

Projects where Mataverde Garapa Hardwood is an appropriate material selection:

 

| **PROJECT TYPE** | **APPROPRIATE MATERIAL** |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Deck  | Garapa Decking |   |
| Porch Flooring | Garapa Decking |   |
| Railings | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Stairs | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Walkway | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Foot Bridge | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Pergola | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Gazebo | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Vertical Siding | Garapa Siding |   |
| Rain Screen Siding | Garapa Siding |   |
| Fence | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Privacy Screen | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Tables | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Benches  | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Outdoor Furniture | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Outdoor Kitchen | Garapa Decking, Siding | Garapa Boards |
| Playground Equipment | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |
| Planters / Flower Boxes | Garapa Decking | Garapa Boards |

 

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| [Garapa Decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/garapa-decking) | [Garapa Decking vs Ipe Decking](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/blog/bid/117840/garapa-decking-compared-to-ipe-wood-decking?hsLang=en-us) |
| --- | --- |
| [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 vs Other Wood Decking Materials](https://www.mataverdedecking.com/compare-decking-materials/garapa-decking-vs-other-wood-decking?hsLang=en-us) | [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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