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Also known as: Manilkara bidentata, Brazilian Redwood, Macaranduba, Bullet wood, Red balata
Brazilian Redwood (a.k.a. Massaranduba) is a hardwood native to South America. It bears the distinction of being one of the most beautiful and hardest woods in the world. One surprising fact about this natural hardwood is how well it performs under heavy load (bending strength) tests. These tests revealed that, as a decking material, Brazilian Redwood is twice as strong as California Redwood and is even stronger than Ipe decking.
Sure, those technical statistics are impressive. But, the real driving force behind the popularity of our Brazilian Redwood decking centers on one thing...that beautiful velvet red look. Many of our customers call us asking for California Redwood only to switch when they see the rich red look of Brazilian Redwood.
See for yourself how Brazilian Redwood compares to Redwood decking.
We carry everything you need to build your massaranduba deck: screws, plugs, spacers, and more!
See Our Complete Line of Deck AccessoriesNominal Size | Actual Size (Imperial) | Actual Size (Metric) |
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1x4 | 0.75″ x 3.50″ | 19mm x 90mm |
1x5 | 0.75″ x 4.72″ | 19mm x 120mm |
1x6 | 0.75″ x 5.50″ | 19mm x 140mm |
1x4 +Plus® | 0.83″ x 3.50″ | 21mm x 90mm |
1x5 +Plus® | 0.83″ x 4.72″ | 21mm x 120mm |
1x6 +Plus® | 0.83″ x 5.50″ | 21mm x 140mm |
1x6 +Plus® XW™ | 0.83″ x 5.70″ | 21mm x 145mm |
5/4x4 | 1.00″ x 3.50″ | 25mm x 90mm |
5/4x5 | 1.00″ x 4.72″ | 25mm x 120mm |
5/4x6 | 1.00″ x 5.50″ | 25mm x 140mm |
5/4x8 | 1.00″ x 7.25″ | 25mm x 184mm |
5/4x10 | 1.00″ x 9.25″ | 25mm x 235mm |
5/4x12 | 1.00″ x 11.25″ | 25mm x 286mm |
2x2 | 1.50″ x 1.50″ | 38mm x 38mm |
2x4 | 1.50″ x 3.50″ | 38mm x 90mm |
2x6 | 1.50″ x 5.50″ | 38mm x 140mm |
2x8 | 1.50″ x 7.25″ | 38mm x 184mm |
2x10 | 1.50″ x 9.25″ | 38mm x 235mm |
2x12 | 1.50″ x 11.25″ | 38mm x 286mm |
3x4 | 2.50″ x 3.50″ | 64mm x 90mm |
3x6 | 2.50″ x 5.50″ | 64mm x 140mm |
3x8 | 2.50″ x 7.25″ | 64mm x 184mm |
3x10 | 2.50″ x 9.25″ | 64mm x 235mm |
3x12 | 2.50″ x 11.25″ | 64mm x 286mm |
4x4 | 3.50″ x 3.50″ | 90mm x 90mm |
6x6 | 5.50″ x 5.50″ | 140mm x 140mm |
A profile is the overall shape of a board when viewed from the end. It affects both the installation method and final appearance. Any profile can be combined with any edge bevel.
Profile | Description |
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Standard (S4S) |
A basic rectangular board. It is fastened by driving screws through the face. Wood plugs are often used to hide the screw heads. |
Pre-Grooved |
Grooved along one or both edges for use with hidden fastener systems. No screws show in the finished project. |
Tongue & Groove (T&G) |
A tongue on one edge and a groove on the other. The tongue of one board fits into the groove of the one next to it. Fasteners (nails or screws) are inserted through the tongues, so they are hidden in the finished project. |
Shiplap |
An overhang on one edge of the board that overlaps a recessed area on the board next to it. One fastener is driven through underneath this overlap, so it is hidden from view, but another fastener must be inserted above the overlap through the visible face of the board. The visible screw heads are often hidden with wood plugs. |
Rainscreen |
A combination of pre-grooved and shiplap. An overhang on one edge of the board overlaps a recessed area on the board next to it. Edges are grooved for use with hidden fasteners, so no screws show in the finished project. |
End-Matched | Boards are milled along all four edges instead of just the two long edges. This has a distinctive aesthetic effect, but also a practical one: end joints don’t have to land on a framing member (joist or furring strip), which results in fewer cuts, less wasted material, and a faster install. |
Deck Tile |
Prefabricated, modular tiles that don’t require framing. |
An edge bevel is a contour milled onto the edge of the board. It only affects the final appearance of the project, not the installation method. Any edge bevel can be combined with any profile.
Edge Bevel | Description |
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Square Edge | Boards fit together snugly with no bevel, creating a smooth surface. |
Nickel Gap | Boards edges have a rectangular bevel, which creates a narrow space at the joint, resulting in an aesthetic shadow line. |
V-Groove | Boards edges have an angled bevel, which creates a V-shaped channel at the joint. |
Random odd-length orders include odd length boards which are 5′–15′ long.
Standard random length orders include even & odd length boards which are 6′–18′ long.
Boards cut to specific lengths over 7′ will incur an additional upcharge:
Tongue & Groove decking is for use under covered porches only.
All measurements are approximate and may vary slightly.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Some unscrupulous lumber companies charge a premium, ship low-grade material, and source their wood from unethical mills. Here are some questions to ask when buying your lumber:
Our lumber is sustainably sourced directly from well managed forest and custom milled with our own machinery. We have a huge inventory that you’re welcome to visit any time, and we work with the wood ourselves, so we can guarantee its quality. We don’t charge extra insurance or packaging fees—we cover those for you!
In short, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Learn more about how to avoid bad lumber companies.
Discover why contractor Fermin Acevedo chose FSC® Certified Brazilian Redwood from AdvantageLumber.com to transform this home in Miami, FL. This project showcases the beauty of Advantage Brazilian Redwood™ and our company's ability to supply sustainably harvested decking to your home or job site.
Popular in Europe, Brazilian Redwood actually lives up to its name. Boasting a 30+ year lifespan, you can enjoy outdoor living with our Brazilian Redwood decking year round without having to worry about constant staining, or heavy duty maintenance. Here are some more reasons why our Brazilian Redwood decking is the right choice for you:
Brazilian Redwood Decking |
California Redwood Decking "Traditional" Redwood Decking |
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Appearance | Red to dark reddish brown. Straight grained and smooth. The color can be preserved using annual applications of a UV inhibiting deck oil. | Varies considerably depending on grade. Color ranges from brownish-pink to reddish brown. This is a softwood that will requiring staining if you want it to have a color. |
Durability | Brazilian Redwood is a hard, heavy wood. Very resistant to decay and termites. Average lifespan of 30+ years | Higher cost grades are more durable than most. Quick to weather and split. Treatment is required. |
Strength (Load Capacity) | Over 2x stronger than California Redwood (29,200 psi) | 10,000 psi |
Hardness | Over 7x harder than California Redwood (3,190 Janka Hardness) | 420 Janka Hardness |
Maintenance | Very low maintenance with an average lifespan of 30+ years. | Periodic staining and board replacement my be required depending on age, climate and use. |
Compare the available hardwood deck options. Read the comparison here and then give us a call (1.877.232.3915) . By any measure (hardness, strength, durability, appearance), our Brazilian Redwood Decking is clearly a superior decking material across the board. Don't take our word for it, ask for a sample. Our Brazilian Redwood Decking speaks for itself! All Brazilian Redwood Decking is not the same there are different grades available, call (1.877.232.3915) one of our representatives today to learn the difference. Our mills in Brazil cut only the finest logs for our decking production.
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Area | Transit Time |
Northeast States | 1 to 3 days |
Southern States | 1 to 3 days |
Midwest States | 2 to 5 days |
West coast | 1 to 3 days |
European Countries | 3 weeks |
Shipping times may vary. Please call for exact shipping times and rates.