Garapa Siding
Also known as “Brazilian Ash”
About Garapa Wood
We can help you with everything you need to complete your Garapa Siding including advice on installation, plugs, screws, and maintenance. We have group of experts who can give advice on installing your siding and the type of wood drying needed in your area. Since wood is a organic product, you want to make sure you provide the proper spacing, drying, and ventilation for your Garapa wood. We want to make our business relationship and your Garapa siding are built to be long lasting.
Garapa FAQ
What grades of Garapa do you sell?
ETT provides “premium” all heart grade which gives a truly outstanding appearance. Our decking boards come “three sides clear” (one clear face and two clear edges).
Can Garapa be installed on existing SYP pressure treated framing?
Yes, although we recommend that a professional inspect the integrity of the existing framing to ensure it is stable, usable and passes your current city code requirements. We carry the necessary component parts to frame the undercarriage of garapa decking.
Can Garapa be painted?
It is our experience that due to the wood’s density, oily nature and alkalinity, Garapa does not accept most paints. For more details on painting Garapa, please contact us to discuss.
How do I maintain that original golden, rich color?
Garapa will weather to a silver patina if you leave it in its natural state. Depending upon your exterior conditions, it can noticeably turn within a few months and can be fully gray within a year. Should you wish to keep the wood rich and dark, apply an oil-based UV inhibitor finish specifically designed for hardwoods such as Garapa. There are numerous available brands, and we recommend Messmer’s UV Plus for Hardwood Decks.
Garapa Siding
Garapa siding has become an extremely popular choice for residential and commercial buildings. Premium Garapa siding offers a featured architectural element while lasting many years in service due to its superior technical properties. Siding made out of naturally durable hardwoods have proven themselves time and again. By using a 100% natural wood product, you can recycle and reuse the product at the end of its life cycle.
Please download our Siding Install Diagram to see how each type of siding is installed.

Siding Profiles
- Ship-lap
- Tongue-and-groove
- Eased-edge
- Rainscreen
- Custom profile to fit your project needs
Benefits
- Rot resistant
- No annual Sealer needed
- No chemical treatments
- Provides great architectural interest
- Long Lasting
What Sizes of Garapa Wood Siding Are Available?
Wood Species Guide
Natural woods vary in performance characteristics from one another. This wood comparison chart helps you compare hardness, weight, fungal resistance, and more. Use the wood comparison guide to help you find the right wood for your project.
Locations
Locations are strategically placed throughout the United States to serve our customers. Products stocked at each location are different based on customer needs.