Decks, Woodworking Garapa Porch with Aluminum Balusters July 23, 2015 adamlakari A Garapa porch in Falmouth. Garapa is a very dense tropical hardwood from Brazil with a color and grain pattern similar to teak. The balusters are the Estate series by Deckorators. The wood was sealed with a tinted UV sealer to prevent graying. Share this:TwitterRedditFacebookPinterestPrint