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Durability class
Durable till very durable
Specific gravity
Fresh 1250 kg/m3. At12% moisture content 930 - 1040 kg/m3.
Colour
The heartwood has fresh a light brown to red brown color. After drying and exposure it darkens to red brown. The lustre is medium. The sapwood is lighter and easy to distinguish.
Applications
Jarana is mainly imported as roundwood for piles, and also in sawn wood for posts. Jarana wood is used in exterior uses like hydraulic constructions, piles, sleepers and see defence.
Grain
The grain is straight, sometimes interlocked. The texture is medium fine.
Timber texture
Jarana wood often has gum veins, showing a few mm wide lines on the surface.
Drying
Drying goes quickly, but must be done with care to avoid checking and deformation.
Workability
Machining of this heavy species goes relatively well. There is a slight blunting effect due to the silica content.
Screwing/nailing
Pre-drilling is recommended.
Origin area
The Amazon region of Brazil.
Background information
The trunks of Jarana wood have a large shape, which makes it possible to produce larger dimensions.
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Call us at +31 348 820000 or send us an e-mail info@vandenberghardhout.nl We only deliver to companies
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