Cumaru Hardwood
Cumaru wood is extremely versatile, as witnessed by the many different projects with Cumaru wood for which we have been able to be the supplier. You can see a selection of these in the photo album on this page.
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Most important characteristics
Durability class
Class 1.
Specific gravity
Fresh 1100-1300 kg/m3Fresh 1100-1300 kg/m3. At 12% moisture content 900-1100 kg/m3.
Colour
Yellow to red-brown.
Applications
The properties of Cumaru, such as the strength class (D60) and the yellow to red-brown colour, ensure that Cumaru wood is widely used in outdoor public furniture, noise barriers, bridge and jetty decks and truck floors. It can also be used for other heavy constructions and cladding / siding.
Strength class
D60.
Hardness
15700 N.
Grain
Interlocked grain
Timber texture
Moderately coarse.
Stability
Moderate to high
Drying
Very slow. Cumaru wood shrinks little to moderate and has a tendency to form cracks and exhibit deformation at the ends when dried slowly.
Workability
Cumaru hardwood is somewhat difficult to work due to its large volume. However, it can be planed well and, except for strong crosshairs, the planed surface becomes very smooth. It also lathes well.
Details
The heartwood and sapwood of Cumaru are clearly distinguishable from each other. The spider mite is light yellow. The heartwood is tan to reddish brown.
Screwing/nailing
Pre-drilling is necessary.
Finishing of surface
Good.
Botanical name
Dipteryx odorata / Dipteryx micrantha
Other names
Tonkawood, charapilla, cumarut, tonka, sarrapia.
Origin area
Cumaru hardwood grows in tropical South America.
Background information
Cumaru wood usually has yellow-red veins and it is slightly oily to the touch. Fresh wood has a faint vanilla scent and a rancid oil taste.
Family
Leguminosae (Papilionaceae)
Remarks
For the current price of Cumaru, we ask you to contact us. We only supply FSC® certified Cumaru with for responsible forest management.
Want to find out more?
Call us at +31 348 820000 or send us an e-mail info@vandenberghardhout.nl We only deliver to companies
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