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Botanical names : Vatairea spp., Vataireopsis araroba, Vataireopsis surinamensis
| Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 750 |
| Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 3 - moderately durable |
| Resistance to marin borer : | No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water |
| Stability : | Moderately stable - Stable |
| Finishing : | Average (filling recommended) |
| Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 19500 |
| Color : | Yellow brown |
| Origin : | South America |
Products workable from this species :
1 Structures and panels
1.6 Sliced veneer
2 Exterior joinery (building facade)
2.1 Cladding and outer coating
2.2 Windows and doors
2.3 Screen walls and solar shading
2.4 Shutters and closures
3 Carpentry and interior fittings
3.1 Wooden floors
3.2 Interior staircases
3.3 Doors and door frames
3.5 Interior panelling and cladding
3.6 Layout and furnishings
3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking
5 Industrial usage and heavy work
5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework
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