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Cumaru (Brazilian Teak) Lumber Profile
 
The rain forests of South American countries like Brazil, Peru and Costa Rica are rich with Cumaru trees.  Our supply of Cumaru wood comes from responsibly managed forests that renew the valuable resource.  The tree can reach heights of 120' feet tall and up to 5' wide.  There are several names for Cumaru such as, Brazilian Teak, Brazilian Chestnut, Dipteryx Odorata, Tonka and Tonquin Bean.
 
25 Plus Year Lifespan Without Treatment
Cumara is naturally resistant to rot, decay and insect attack.  The 25 year plus rating is the highest rating the US Forestry Department gives a wood otherwise it would be greater.  It compares favorably to Ipe in performance, yet it is around 20 percent less. 
 
Appearance
The color of Cumaru is golden honey tan to reddish brown with some dark grain accents.  The color will become more uniform with each year of sun exposure.  The grain texture is very fine and the pattern is interlocked.  To maintain the beautiful appearance we recommend the use of a transparent oil based protective finish such as Messmers. 
 
Other Wood Profiles:
Performance of Cumaru
 
  Wood Classification------------------Hardwood
  Outdoor durability(without paint)---Superior
  Screw /nail holding capacity---------Excellent
  Resistance to indentation------------Superior
  Heaviness(dry weight)----------------Heavy
  Board strength(bending)--------------High
  Paint holding capacity-----------------Poor
  Freedom from shrinkage--------------High
  Freedom from warping----------------High
  Freedom from resin--------------------High
  Color when new----------Golden to Reddish Brown
  Color weathered------------------------Gray
  Price-------------------------------------High