Cumaru Decking

What is cumaru?

Cumaru is a premium hardwood from Brazil that is used for decking. It is also known as Southern Chestnut or Brazilian Teak. This breed is in second place in terms of hardness and is inferior in strength only to ipe decking. It has a light-dark brown color, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue.

Cumaru decking will last for over 50 years and it is naturally resistant to rot, decay, or termite attack. What also makes сumaru a desirable choice for decking material is its stability and resistance to cracking, warping, and splintering.

Cumaru has been on the North American market for over a decade. This harwood has a proven track record as a great natural wood deck product that performs exceptionally well in our cold Toronto climate.

Pros and cons of Brazilian Teak decking

Cumaru decking advantages

• very durable wood can withstand regular loads from crowds of people or cars;
• natural appearance, which creates the impression of luxury and high cost;
• protected from insects, like any kind of exotic wood;
• resistance to decay, which allows the decking to be installed near swimming pools and in wet areas of Canada;
• resistance to scratches, deformations and mechanical damage;
• long service life, which exceeds 50 years. During this time, the boards don't crack or deform.

Brazilian teak is a good choice for commercial decking. Boards can be installed in crowded places and be sure that the material will withstand the load.

Cumaru decking disadvantages

• difficulties in self-installation due to high strength;
• relatively high price compared to other types of wood;
• the complexity of care: the decking needs to be sanded, sealed and oiled regularly;
• the need for annual oiling - without it, the wood will burn out and become gray.

Cumaru boards features

Cumaru boards are available from Decks Toronto in two profiles: grooved and solid. Available sizes - 5/4x6. We have boards from 8" to 20" in stock.

Brazilian teak decking maintenance

Natural wood decking requires regular maintenance. Every two or three years it needs to be grinded and sealed. Proper maintenance of your decking will prolong its life and protect it from cracking.

Cumaru boards need to be painted with a special oil every year. The procedure will return the rich color to the deck.

Those who like the noble gray color of the boards can choose not to paint the decking. Over time, the color will fade and acquire a noble silvery hue.

Also, the decking requires standard care in the form of regular washing and sweeping.

Cumaru vs ipe and composite decking

Brazilian teak decking is in no way inferior to ipe decking in terms of quality: it is just as strong and reliable, and at the same time cheaper. Cumaru also outperforms composite decking in every way except for ease of maintenance and color variety.

Cumaru decking price

Please note that prices may vary depending on the season. For current prices, please contact our consultants by phone at 437.837.0039.

The one cumaru deck of 8’ length is $71.92 per unit or $8.99 lin. ft. In the table below, we offer a comparison of prices for different types of wood:

Buy cumaru wood decking on Decks Toronto in Canada

Decks Toronto is a direct importer of Cumaru Decking from Brazil. All cumaru decking that we supply comes from environmentally managed forests in Brazil and we ensure that all of our suppliers are actively engaged in Tropical Forest Replanting as well as making investments into their local communities.

We offer not only quality and proven decking wood, but also installation tools. You can find cumaru decking oil, fasteners, and other accessories in our online store. Also we can advise how to install hardwood decking properly.

Decks Toronto will arrange delivery for you throughout the GTA area, including Toronto. Delivery is made on the day of the order if the goods are in stock in the right quantity. If the product is not enough, then the expected delivery time is 2 to 4 days. We also offer pickup from our warehouses. We have two warehouses at 71 Buttermill Avenue in Vaughan and 234 Hood Rd. in Markham.