Wacapou

Origin	Northern South America (Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)
Raw density	0.85-1.07 g/cm³ (air-dry)
Durability class	Class 1-2 – very durable to durable
Radial shrinkage	approx. 0.27 %
Tangential shrinkage	approx. 0.38 %
Wood color	Chocolate-brown to reddish-brown, light sapwood
Wood structure	Scattered pores, medium-sized pores, parenchyma bands, fine veining
Use	Exterior construction, harbor construction, terraces, parquet, woodturning, knife handles, arts and crafts

Origin & character of the wood

Wacapou is a rare tropical tree that is native to northern South America – mainly in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. The botanical name is Vouacapoua americana. The wood is considered to be of high quality and particularly valuable due to its limited occurrence and selective use.

A wood with a deep radiance

The heartwood has a dark, chocolate-brown to reddish-brown color, which can darken further over time. The light sapwood is clearly set off. The structure is characterized by medium-sized pores, fine parenchyma bands and an elegant feather pattern, which also makes Wacapou popular for high-quality interior fittings.

Robust and durable in use

With a high density and excellent natural durability, Wacapou is extremely resistant to fungi, termites and insects. It is ideal for decking, outdoor construction and applications with direct ground or water contact. Due to its hardness, it requires the use of hard metal tools and clean processing.

Sources: Holz vom Fach, Tropix

Garapa decking boards finger-jointed 145mm

ab 9,80 €

Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2

Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color

Disadvantages: ✗ Ferrous materials lead to discoloration ✗ Tendency to warp if not screwed down

Tip: patio cleaning removes discoloration and
professional interim storage prevents warping.

Teak decking boards 125mm

ab 6,90 €

Teak decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 130 per m2, resistance class: 1

Advantages: ✓ Best durability and dimensional stability ✓ Lowest risk of cracking and splintering

Disadvantages: ✗ Relatively expensive ✗ Not very long planks

Tip: Lay decking boards together.

Cumaru decking boards 145mm

ab 11,85 €

Cumaru decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 70 per m2, resistance class: 1

Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant

Disadvantages: ✗ Partly rough surface ✗ High force development

Tip: Sand the boards after the first weathering.