For the Homeowner who wants a beautiful mahogany colored deck.
ABSWood carries decking, 4x4 posts, 2x4s, balusters and handrails in Jatoba.
Jatoba Decking can be used alone or with Ipe or other complementary woods.
Jatoba Decking is frequently used to compliment a Tigerwood deck.
Jatoba Decking Specifications
Jatoba Decking is also known as Brazilian
Cherry; and Cuapinol, Guapinol, Guapinol, Locust, Kawanari, Rode
lokus , Algarrobo, Jatahy. Jatoba deck heartwood is salmon
red to orange brown when fresh, becoming russet to reddish brown
when seasoned; often marked with dark streaks) Jatoba
deck is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot, decay
and insect attack. Jatoba Decking offers a long lifespan
without preservatives! Our Jatoba decking
is responsibly harvested from managed forest to provide a truly
renewable resource. Unlike composite decking, jatoba decking is
naturally biodegradable and does not clog landfills. Jatoba Decking
is comparable to Ipe and is available at a fraction of the cost. We
ship our Jatoba decking products direct to your home or job site.
Jatoba Decking
when first milled is a salmon color with black striping that
weathers dramatically into a deep red color. This change
occurs in just a few days under direct sunlight.
Jatoba Deck Color
Reddish Brown - milled brown and turns
a Mahogany red color when placed in the sunl As with all hardwood,
there will be variations in color and grain which add to the
individual character
Jatoba Hardness
Janka hardness: 2820lb – harder than
Hard Maple (Janka 1450) and Oak (Janka 1360)
Jatoba Decking Durability
Jatoba Decking is moderately durable to
termites and fungus. Jatoba hardness provides natural scratch
resistance making Jatoba an perfect wood for exterior decking.
Jatoba Decking Preservation
None Necessary! Will turn to a it
becomes reddish brown with exposure to the sun. A finisher with UV
blocking will retain the beautiful mahogany color.
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