Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 1100 |
Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 1 - very durable |
Resistance to marin borer : | Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water |
Stability : | Poorly stable |
Finishing : | Average |
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 24410 |
Color : | Red brown |
Origin : | South America |
1.1 Lightweight structures
1.6 Sliced veneer
2 Exterior joinery (building facade)
2.1 Cladding and outer coating
3 Carpentry and interior fittings
3.1 Wooden floors
3.2 Interior staircases
3.6 Layout and furnishings
4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation
4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing
4.2 Single-level terraces and pool areas
4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors
4.4 Shelters, outdoor furniture and playgrounds
5 Industrial usage and heavy work
5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment
5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater
5.4 Sleepers and dunnage
5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework
6 Shipbuilding
6.1 Boat decks and planking
7 Miscellaneous uses
7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking
7.3 Tool handles
7.4 Musical instruments
7.5 Sculptures