About Us
Our Mission
Cumaru Wood USA’s goal is to deliver sustainable high quality decking products to all the country.
Our Vision
We want our wood to be in every neighborhood of every city of every state, one board at a time. By 2035 we want to be recognized by Americans as the most reliable and efficient lumberyard in the country.
CUMARU ADVANTAGES
Cumaru is considered one of the most reliable woods for both outdoor and indoor construction. Its versatility allows it to be the perfect choice for flooring, decking, furniture, cabinetry and more. Having a Janka Hardness rating of 3540, Cumaru is one of the strongest woods available on the market. Its outstanding durability and lower price compared to other leading hardwoods makes cumaru one of the favorites for outdoor construction.
Cumaru is mainly used for flooring and decking, yet it can also be a perfect choice for ceilings and sidings. Like most hardwoods, the standard profile for Cumaru lumber is 1×6 which you can find here.
These are the main advantages of using Cumaru:
- Strong and Durable
- Low Maintenance
- Natural Look
- Long Life Span
- Sustainably Sourced
- Boosts your Property Value
- Lower price-point than ipe
SUSTAINABILITY
We Only Offer Sustainably Sourced CUMARU
Under the Lacey Act, it is unlawful to import, export, sell, acquire, or purchase fish, wildlife or plants that are taken, possessed, transported, or sold: 1) in violation of U.S. or Indian law, or 2) in interstate or foreign commerce involving any fish, wildlife, or plants taken possessed or sold in violation of State …
Sustainable: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) DOES NOT list Cumaru in its appendices. The Forest Legality Initiative also states that cumaru can be exported and traded internationally. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) does not list cumaru as an endangered species. Brazilian Lumber, LLC meets high standards for social, economic and environmental responsibility. We monitor and document chain of custody of all our hardwood, we are Lacey Act compliant, IBAMA compliant and provide FSC certified options. This means that purchasing from us fuels the hardwood lumber economy in South American forests, and by providing well paying jobs for many people in turn means the industry values its conservation and preservation.