Ipe vs. Cumaru
kurtww
15 years ago
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Ipe/Cumaru/Massaranduba/Garapa decking in desert
Comments (3)No need for klin dried materia installed outside. Garapa is easy to install and more stable than the other two but of course after a while those guys will probley figure out how to work the wood so Massaranduba would be a go as well. If by cross blocking you mean the on center for the joists all three can span 2'- 1 1/2'' thick. Why would you ask this if the project has a designer? Anyway this is sounding more and more like the job that got nixed. A call to a big time importer like EastTeak is the place you should be talking to not over here at your basic diy site. J....See Morebuying Ipe or Cumaru from SoCal Decking
Comments (1)be interested myself... not that you want to order from them, but who knew even homedepot has this stuff that the CO desk.......See MoreOil / Finish for Cumaru (or Ipe) deck
Comments (1)Hi Anthony, We actually carry both Messmer's and DeckWise Ipe Oil in our locations and is the only two Oils that we recommend for hardwoods specially for Cumaru, Ipe, Tigerwood, etc. Something that we've found with both products is they do a good job penetrating the wood. Under intense direct sun the entire day, you will see fading of the color much quicker but if the deck has been well maintained with occasional washing and sweeping, you can apply another coat of oil without having to wash it with special products and the color should pop back! I'm sure many other people in the forum will have advise for you as well, but I hope our input helps you out!...See Morecumaru vs santos mahogany vs merbau
Comments (10)The fun with exotic hardwoods is that many of them have colours that get darker/stronger with age. This is called photosensitive. Most local hardwoods will LIGHTEN with sun exposure. They get paler. The S. American exotic hardwoods often get DARKER as they age. The prime example is Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry). It starts out life this lovely walnut colour. But inside of a few months (yes...months) it can turn FIRE ORANGE with flame-red streaks in it...or PURPLE with PINK streaks in it. Santos Mahogany is rated as a "medium photosensitivity" which means it will get darker and RICHER in colour. It won't be as dramatic as the Jatoba...but it will NOT stay the same colour as what you have in your hand. The rich colours you see on the internet are to be take as THE TRUE colour you WILL EXPERIENCE. Brazilian Teak (Cumaru) is also a medium photosensitive material. Which means the yellows will intensify as well as the browns will become BROWNER. Again, if you do not like the photos on line (or the yellow in person) then you are better to stay away from it. Merbau is the SAME....it gets even darker and redder than the Santos Mahogany. Buyer beware. These are stunning floors, but if you are concerned about what they look like "today" then you are in for a WILD surprise tomorrow!...See Morekurtww
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