Rare Earth Hardwoods supplies Massaranduba decking — sold in the US trade as Brazilian Redwood — direct from our own Zero Impact Brazil sourcing operation, at roughly 3,190 lbf Janka with a rated 30+ year exterior service life, for wholesale distributors, commercial builders, and retail deck projects.
Massaranduba (Manilkara bidentata) is marketed in the US decking trade as “Brazilian Redwood” for its dark reddish-brown to dark red heartwood, which deepens further with age and UV exposure. It isn't related to true redwood — the name is purely descriptive of its color — but the deep, saturated tone is a real differentiator for buyers who want a warmer look than Ipê's typically darker brown.
As your direct supplier, we're sourcing Massaranduba through our own production operation rather than buying blind through a chain of intermediaries, which means consistent grading, dependable inventory, and a supply chain we can actually answer questions about.
Massaranduba runs a bit softer than Ipê and Cumaru, which both test harder on the Janka scale, but it's still well above domestic decking species and typically comes in at a lower price point — a strong alternative when Ipê availability or color isn't the right fit. We supply all three, so ask us for a side-by-side recommendation if you're deciding between them.
Very durable heartwood rated for decades of exterior use with only periodic oiling.
A warmer, more saturated color option than our darker-brown species, deepening further with age.
Good resistance to most insect attack and not subject to beetle attack; not recommended for saltwater/marine-borer exposure.
Container-load wholesale orders, commercial job lots, and smaller retail quantities, all from the same inventory.
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Massaranduba from Rare Earth Hardwoods is sourced through our own Zero Impact Brazil facility, harvested sustainably and ethically, in compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies — the same accountable supply chain behind every species we sell.
Yes — “Brazilian Redwood” is the common US decking trade name for Massaranduba. It isn't related to true redwood; the name comes from its deep reddish-brown color.
We're a direct supplier — Massaranduba is sourced through our own Zero Impact Brazil facility, not resold from a third-party importer, so we can speak directly to grading, inventory, and lead times.
Massaranduba runs a bit softer than Ipê and Cumaru, which both test harder on the Janka scale, but it's still very durable and typically comes in at a lower price point, with a deeper red color than either. We supply all three and can help you weigh hardness, color, and budget — see our Ipê and Cumaru decking supplier pages for more detail.
We recommend pre-drilling for every fastener given its hardness, and its high natural oil content means gluing benefits from a surface wipe first — standard precautions for a wood this dense.
Yes — we supply container-load wholesale orders to distributors, job-lot volumes to commercial builders, and smaller retail quantities for individual deck projects, all from the same inventory.
Tell us your square footage, grade, and volume — wholesale, commercial, or retail — and we'll confirm current availability.
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