Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 1070 |
Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 1 - very 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%) : | 26610 |
Color : | Red brown |
Origin : | South America |
1 Structures and panels
1.6 Sliced veneer
3 Carpentry and interior fittings
3.1 Wooden floors
3.2 Interior staircases
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
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
7.3 Tool handles