Massaranduba Decking When Compared With Brazilian Teak

Posted by Abswood on May 6th, 2013

Massaranduba is a type of decking material which is extremely hard and durable in nature. In Brazil, it is known by the name of Macaranduba. Massaranduba is resistant to insects, termites, fungus and all types of decoys. It has lush and distinctive colour of red to dark reddish brown. Massaranduba trees grow mostly in the Central and South America including Venezuela, Mexico, Panama and Colombia. Like steel and concrete, it has got a fire rating of ‘A’.

Brazilian Teak is famous for world’s exotic dense wood flooring options, which are available in the vivid colors of medium tan / golden brownish to mahogany red and brown pieces. Brazilian Teak is also known as Cumaru for the species of Dipteryx Odorata. It is mostly grown in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Costa Rica. The dark pieces of Brazilian Teak may display some black stripes on it which is a unique character of Brazilian Teak. This is ultra low maintenance flooring solution, which is so durable and beautiful that can be fitted residentially or commercially according to need.

Comparison between Massaranduba Decking and Brazilian Teak

Color - Massaranduba Decking is available in colors of red to dark reddish brown while Brazilian Teak is available in colors of medium tan to mahogany red.

Life span - Massaranduba Decking  has an average life span of over 25 years, but Brazilian Teak has 50 plus years life time span with no chemical treatment.

Strength - Massaranduba Decking has got the strength of 27300 modulus of rupture as compared to 24800 in case of Brazilian Teak.

Weight - Massaranduba Decking is a unusually heavy and hard wood. Its weight is approximate 6400 per MBF at 10% MC, whereas Brazilian Teak has got app.6300 weight per MBF.

Modulus of Elasticity - Massaranduba Decking is more elastic than Brazilian Teak. It’s modulus of elasticity is 3450 for 1000 psi as compared to 3050 in case of Brazilian Teak.

Side hardness - From the point of view of hardness Brazilian Teak side hardness is 3200(lbs) while Massaranduba Decking hardness is 3190(lbs).

Massaranduba Decking and Brazilian Teak both are supremely elegant and durable flooring which can be used differently according to need of color and other requirements variation. You can check out the online store that sells woods and decks from several parts of the world. Check out the specialty and order option to make sure that you are getting the best.

About the Author:

Debi Tesiero has been in the wood working business over 30 years. She owned the woodworking shop, Adirondack Crafters Creations, in Upstate New York. She shared her knowledge on TV in Maryland. A few years ago she moved to Florida and managed home construction for a major home builder. Today, Debi is the Sales Manager for ABSWood (Advanced Building Supplies). Debi is a specialist in Brazilian Wood.