I’m looking into hardwood decking and came across this species… also called Red Chestnut and Brazilian Red Chestnut. Tauari may be a trade name, I’m not sure. It’s one of the very few products I can get that’s FSC certified and reasonably priced (a bit over $2/BF in 5/4 x 6). Anyone here have direct experience using this wood as exterior decking?
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I don't have any experience with Tauari but it is known as Brazilian Oak. I think my work bench is made from it. I don't think it is the best for outdoor use on a deck but they do use it for window sash. I don't know about it's decay resistance, it is permeable. They make hardwood flooring out of it.
http://www.netbureau.com.br/forex/english/tauari.shtml
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
Edited 3/3/2005 7:36 pm ET by Hammer
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