COMPARE CAMBARA Compare the available decking woods. Read the literature and talk to your installer or supplier. By any measure (hardness, strength, durability, appearance) Cambara is a superior decking material. Don't take our word for it, ask for a sample.    Appearance Hardness Bending Strength Decay Resistance Cambara A moderately coarse wood with interlocking grain. It ranges from a pale pink to a purplish brown. Appears similar to Philippine Mahogany. Exceptionally clear and consistent from board to board. Knot-free. 870 lbs 11,300 psi Very good natural resistance to decay and insects, resulting in a low maintenance deck. Douglas Fir A light reddish-brown wood that is generally straight - grained wood. 670 lbs. 12,400 psi Not naturally resistant to decay. Should be painted or stained to prevent decay. Pressure Treated Pine Very pronounced grain. Dusty, yellow-green pallor due to the chemical treatment of the wood. 690 lbs. 14,500 psi A chemical preservative, is forced into the wood. Warranted against decay for 30 years.  California Redwood Several grades available which vary considerably in appearance and quality. The premium grade (clear, all heart, vertical grain) is straight grain with a fine even texture. Color varies from light cherry- red to dark reddish-brown. 480 lbs. 10,000 psi The premium grade (clear, all heart, vertical grain) is more durable than most woods in common use. Resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather.  Western Red Cedar Fresh cut, this wood appears a salmon pink color which turns to a coffee brown over time. The species is generally straight grained. 580 lbs. 7,500 psi This softwood is more durable than most woods in common use. Resistant to decay, but relatively soft and quick to weather. Preservative treatment/sealing is recommended. Philippine Mahogany Actually several similar species sold under this name. Interlocked grain similar to true mahogany but with a coarser texture. Species is generally medium to dark brown. 760 lbs. 12,000 psi Only the dark red species are resistant to decay. More durable than cedar and redwood. Thompson Mahogany Company Office: 7400 Edmund St Philadelphia PA, 19136 Warehouse: 225 Lincoln Highway Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Phone:800-589-6637 Fax:215-269-7354 www.thomahog.com