Offering outstanding durability, beauty and strength, Cumaru is a unique wood that has many uses in exterior and interior applications. Available from Banks Hardwoods in standard or custom sizes, our kiln dried Cumaru provides superior resistance to decay, insect damage and even fire.

• No chemical additives or preservatives
• Class A fire rating
• Highest USDA durability rating
• Kiln dried for better stability
• Available year-round
• Competitively priced
• Better color consistency

To discover how this hardwood might be the perfect choice for your application, contact your Banks representative.

What is Cumaru?
Cumaru is an extremely durable Peruvian hardwood that has incredible strength and natural resistance to damage.

Five times harder than pine, cedar and redwood, Cumaru is also ten times stronger than composite decking products. With a rating of 25 years against decay and insect damage, Cumaru is perfect for long-term, high-use projects such as exterior decking and structures. This unique wood also boasts a Class-A fire rating, the same as concrete or steel.

Virtually maintenance free, Cumaru naturally weathers to a beautiful silvery-gray patina. The application of a sealer is purely optional.

Applications
Cumaru is an excellent choice for virtually all exterior and interior construction projects. While commonly used for decking, framing and outdoor furniture, this versatile wood also excels in applications such as flooring, sliced veneers and even hand tools.

Cumaru Compared to Ipe
Cumaru’s density, workability, durability and characteristics are nearly identical to that of Ipe.

Cumaru Sizes

Working with Cumaru
Because of its density, Cumaru does require proper working tools. We recommend carbide tipped saw blades and tapered, hardened steel or diamond drill bits. Though Installation requires predrilling of holes, it installs easily with many fastener systems currently available.

Cumaru Installation and Handling Instructions