Massaranduba, also known as Brazilian Redwood, is a premium tropical hardwood sourced from Northern South America (Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela). With a Janka hardness rating of 3,190 lbf and a density of 68 lbs/ft³, Massaranduba is classified as Class 1 - Very Durable — one of the most durable commercial lumber species available. The heartwood exhibits deep red to reddish-brown with straight to interlocked grain, fine to medium texture, creating a striking natural appearance that improves with age.
Why Choose 5/4x4 Massaranduba Wood for Your Outdoor Flooring?
Massaranduba outdoor flooring is ideal for covered porches, screened-in rooms, and breezeway floors where a refined, interior-quality finish is needed in a weather-resistant package. Properly installed 5/4x4 Massaranduba outdoor flooring delivers a service life of 50+ years with minimal maintenance — an optional annual oil treatment preserves the original color, or you can let the Massaranduba wood weather to a distinguished silver-gray patina. Massaranduba carries a Class A - Low flame spread, making it suitable for wildfire-prone regions where code-compliant materials are required.
The 5/4x4 tongue & groove (T&G) profile features interlocking edges that create a seamless, flush surface with no visible gaps. Ideal for porch ceilings, soffit installations, and covered porch floors. All Massaranduba lumber is available in Select and Better grade with lengths ranging from 4′ to 20′. For detailed step-by-step instructions, consult our Massaranduba installation guide. Long-term care recommendations are covered in our Massaranduba maintenance guide.
5/4x4 Massaranduba Outdoor Flooring — Installation & Coverage Specs
- Recommended joist spacing: 16"–24" on center for 5/4x4 boards (1" actual thickness)
- Fastener placement: Secure per profile requirements, one fastener per joist minimum
- Board weight: A 12-foot 5/4x4 Massaranduba board weighs approximately 20 lbs (1.68 lbs/LF)
- Coverage: Each 12-foot 5/4x4 board covers 3.5 sq ft of outdoor flooring surface (3.5" face width)
- Pre-drilling required: Always pre-drill in Massaranduba — the 3,190 lbf hardness prevents direct screwing