Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 790 |
Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 2 - durable |
Resistance to marin borer : | Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water |
Stability : | Moderately stable |
Finishing : | Good (filling advisable) |
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 18350 |
Color : | Brown |
Origin : | South America |
1 Structures and panels
1.1 Lightweight structures
1.2 Glued laminated timber
1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face
1.5 Plywood, inner layers
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
4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation
4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors
5 Industrial usage and heavy work
5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment
5.3 Acoustic barriers in urban areas along railroads and highways
5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework
5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)
6 Shipbuilding
6.1 Boat decks and planking
7 Miscellaneous uses
7.1 Cooperage and vat making
7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking