Logging
The southern forests of Brazil produce much of the pine for not only building projects, but making paper, according to Homewood City Schools Board of Education in Alabama.
Plywood
Interior and exterior applications for Brazilian pine plywood include roofing, flooring, furniture manufacturing, and joinery.
Hardness
Brazilian pine has a hardness and density comparable to American yellow pine but less than Far Eastern pine, according to Open Russia News.
Insect Resistance
Unlike cedars, Brazilian pine produces no protective natural oils that resist insects, weather, and rot.
Care
Applying a finish like Murphy's Oil to the wood one to two times a year will help maintain its appearance and prevent it from degrading.
Brazilian Production
According to the U.S. Forest Service, growing pine and other trees in Brazil cost over 50 percent less in recent years than in the U.S. because the climate promotes faster growth and harvest. In addition, land rents for less.