One of the strongest and most durable hardwood species in the world.
Free of knots and defects.
FSC-certified and sustainably sourced.
Available in various thicknesses, widths, and lengths.
Planed cladding boards and decking boards available from stock.
Low maintenance and extremely durable.
May still move (natural wood movement).
Longer lengths are more prone to warping.
Cumaru – Brazilian Hardwood
Cumaru has a warm reddish-brown to golden-brown color with a straight and uniform wood grain. It is also known as Brazilian Teak. When left untreated, Cumaru gradually weathers to an elegant silver-gray tone.
Cumaru in short
🌍 South America (Brazil)
🏠 Indoor and outdoor use
🛒 Facade, ceiling, roof, terrace, fence, canopy, posts and stairs
🎨 Reddish-brown → golden-brown → silver-green when weathered
🔥 Class B/D
💰 From €80 to €110 per m² excl. VAT
➕ Extremely strong
➕ Durability class 1
➕ Stable
➕ Low maintenance
➖ More expensive
➖ Limited availability
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The characteristics of Cumaru wood
Durability class 1
Cumaru is one of the hardest and most durable hardwood species in the world.
The wood is naturally resistant to moisture, fungi, rot, and wood-boring insects.
Thanks to its straight and dense grain structure, Cumaru has a long, low-maintenance lifespan and is highly suitable for a wide range of climates and applications, including marine environments.
High-end aesthetics
Cumaru has a warm reddish-brown to golden-brown color with a straight, fine grain. This gives the wood a luxurious and elegant appearance.
When exposed to sunlight, the color deepens, and when left untreated, the wood gradually weathers to a stylish silver-gray tone.
The wood is virtually free of knots and other defects, making it low-maintenance and visually appealing.
Also available: Finger-jointed Laminated Cumaru
Finger-jointed and laminated Cumaru consists of smaller pieces of Cumaru wood that are glued and laminated into a straight, stable beam. This construction reduces warping and cracking, making it highly suitable for structural applications such as decking, pergolas, stairs, and other outdoor projects.
Finger-jointed Cumaru is often used as substructure beams for decking or as load-bearing beams in heavy constructions, where both strength and durability are essential.
Advantages and disadvantages
Dimensions
Planed and available from stock: 19, 21 and 25 mm thick, 120, 140 and 190 mm wide
Thicknesses: from 19 mm to 105 mm
Lengths: up to 6700 mm
Widths: from 58 mm to 335 mm
Treatment
When left untreated, Cumaru gradually weathers to a stylish silver-gray tone.
Various treatments are available to preserve its warm reddish-brown to golden-brown color, such as exterior oil, which maintains the wood’s natural appearance. The wood can also be treated with a stain.
Impregnation: An alternative method to prevent the wood from graying is pressure impregnation.
Regular cleaning and re-oiling extend the wood’s aesthetic lifespan and preserve its luxurious appearance for many years.
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