Built to Endure. Crafted to Inspire

Premium tropical hardwoods designed for beauty, durability, and responsible performance.

Natures Golden Touch
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Ipe

The Pinnacle of Hardwoods
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Grain of Distinction
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Natures Golden Touch
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Vibrant Hues, Lasting Impressions
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Choose Tropical Proᵀᴹ Professional Grade Installation and Maintenance products for a superior installation every time.

Garapa

Natures Golden Touch

Garapa hardwood, also known as Golden Ipe, is a true gem with golden to honey-brown hues that deepen over time. Its typical grain can have intriguing interlocks, and its smooth texture and natural luster create a mesmerizing effect, making the wood shimmer and shift in the light.

Beyond its beauty, Garapa is incrediblydurable, perfect for outdoor projects likedecking and cladding, adding both strengthand elegance to any space.

GALLERY

Its radiant hues and natural resilience elevate any space, offering lasting elegance and a foundation for enduring craftsmanship.

Unveil the beauty of Garapa hardwood, a stunning choice for modern architecture that boasts natural resilience against mold and decay. Its exquisite range of tones, from soft pale yellow to a radiant golden hue, enhances any space with an air of sophistication and timeless elegance. Like teak, Garapa is high in silica content which is why it greys so beautifully.

EXTREME HARDNESS &DURABILITY

Garapa hardwood offers unmatched hardness, making it an ideal choice for a wide variety of construction projects.

VERSATILE APPLICATIONS

Perfect for stunning decking and cladding applications or go one step further for doors, window frames and outdoor furniture.

30+ YEAR LIFESPAN

Invest in Garapa for long-lasting performance —say goodbye to frequent replacements and enjoy decades of durability.

GREAT VALUE

For those seeking cost-effective lumber with excellent strength, durability, and hardness properties.

OUTSTANDING RESISTANCE

With excellent resistance to fungi, termites, and rot, Garapa is perfect for outdoor environments and has an “A” fire resistance rating.

PHOTOSENSITIVE SPECIE

Garapa is a photosensitive specie that darkens upon exposure to light.

Natural Color When Installed:

Freshly installed, the boards reveal their authentic tones and grains, radiating warmth and inviting nature into your space. As time goes on, Garapa matures to a more deeper golden hue.

Oiled and Exposed to UV:

Oiling enhances the rich hues and provides UV protection, deepening the color and adding a natural luster that elevates visual appeal.

Left Unoiled to Weather Naturally:​

When left unoiled, the boards develop a distinctive silvery-gray patina over time, showcasing their character and resilience against the elements.

More than just wood

Less is more.
The Tropical Pro™ accessory program is designed to limit the number of accessories to exactly what you need. They are offered in both square foot coverage kits and a few bulk items.