I’ve got to redeck a trailer. Apitong seems to be the wood of choice for this from what I’ve read but I have a supply of cumaru available. Actually, I’m close to a importer that deals in legal South American wood. How much harder, if any, is apitong than cumaru? Is there a wood from South America that would be better suited for a trailer than cumaru?
Thanks!
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Cumaru for trailer decking
Apitong is widely used for trailer decking and has a reported Janka hardness of 3,040. That means it would take 3,040 pounds of pressure per square inch to embed a .444" steel ball halfway into a piece of wood.
Cumaru hardwood has a Janka hardness of 3,340 psi and is extremely resistant to abrasion. Ipe hardwood is also commonly selected for trailer decking. Ipe has a Janka hardness of 3,680 psi. Both of these species are so hard and resistant to wear and tear, they are often used for boardwalks. Ipe and Cumaru hardwood also have Class A fire ratings.
If your local importer has either of these species, they are well worth considering. I hope this information is helpful. Best of success with your project!
-Chris
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