Mataverde® Cumaru Decking vs Other Wood Decking
Compare Cumaru Decking to Red Cedar Decking and Pressure Treated Decking
Mataverde Premium Cumaru Hardwood Decking outlasts and outperforms red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials on nearly every measurable rating. Check out the comparison between Mataverde Cumaru hardwood decking, red cedar decking and pressure treated decking materials below.
COMPARISON CHART
Mataverde Cumaru hardwood decking Vs. Other Wood Decking Materials
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PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS |
CUMARU DECKING |
RED CEDAR DECKING |
PRESSURE-TREATED DECKING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Wood Product | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sustainably Harvested Material | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Maintenance | Yes | No | No |
| Warranty | Yes | No | No |
| Insect Resistance | Yes | No | No |
| Rot Resistance | Yes | No | No |
| Cupping | Low | Moderate | High |
| Splitting | Low | Moderate | High |
| Warping | Low | Moderate | High |
| Checking | Low | High | High |
| Splintering | Low | Moderate | High |
| Heat Retention | Low | Low | Low |
| Stability | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Strength | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Span Capacity | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Density | High | Low | Moderate |
| Initial Decking cost | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Life Cycle Cost / SF / year | Low | High | High |
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