Category: Wood Slabs

Brazilian Cherry Slabs – being readied for export to Sarasota, Florida

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Some serious table slabs headed our way. Our crew just cut some nice Brazilian Cherry logs which yielded these Book matched live edge slabs. These are getting ready to leave our Brazil sawmill this week for a cruise to our Florida factory. A table built from these could be your next family heirloom. Give our Florida slab department a call to get first pickings 🙂
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Cutting Tigerwood Logs at the Lumber Queens Sawmill

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Cutting FSC certified Tigerwood logs at our sister mill in Brazil. These logs will be cut into wholesale live edge table slabs, decking, deck tiles, cabinet grade lumber, and interior hardwood flooring. From our sawmill, they will head to Advantage Florestal to our nearby kiln drying operation, then onward around the world to awesome projects near you.

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Figured Angelim Pedra wood slabs – FSC® Certified available

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Figured Angelim Pedra wood slabs
Figured Angelim Pedra wood slabs. Fresh out of the kiln at the Advantage Florestal FSC Certified Mill. These live edge slabs will make beautiful furniture. From conference tables to your kitchen table, our slabs come in all shapes and sizes, we are sure to have your perfect slab.
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Quaruba Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Quaruba Wood Slabs

This tree grows very tall, regularly between 25-45m and reports reaching to 60m. It is long, straight, and very wide (45-75cm), making it a perfect candidate for slabs. Also since it is not a well known wood with so much yield it can be an economical choice for someone looking for a wood that is very uniform in color. The heartwood is a pinkish brown resembling that of Cambara’s lighter colors. The sapwood is not clearly demarcated making it appear as a very interesting slab. Imagine something like North America’s hard maple with a darker color. It is relatively light in density and machines well. The live edges roll into the wood very nicely giving the slab a very distinct look. It is not a highly resistant wood like many of the other South American hardwoods which lends itself to being something good for those looking for a wood that will look nice inside. Figure is present in some slabs, and with the “hair-like” pores give a sense of a wood that is unique to many others. This is a wood that is locally known because of it’s ease of use to machine. Many people have not caught on yet but it is a viable solution because of its availability. If not dried properly it can have checks and cracks but once dried to a desired result than it remains stable. As always, only the highest quality logs are used for our slabs. Some of the best reasons to cut the highest quality logs into slabs are because: • Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood out of a tree is imperative to sustainable harvest which we are committed to • A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be prone to be less stable • Voids in some logs means that they would not be suitable for slabs We believe that offering some of our Quaruba in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world. Our experience with Quaruba means you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best slabs. Just imagine being one of the few to be able to offer this species as a slab. This can be the thing that gives you an edge over your competitors and something very few mills can offer with integrity and quality. Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly.

Common Name:

Common Name: Brazilian Mahogany, Quaruba Rosa, Quaruba Cedro

Botanical Name:

Vochysia spp (maxima) (melinoni)

Indigenous to:

Northern South America from Brazil, east to Equador

Modulus of Rupture:

11,300 lbf/in2

Shrinkage:

Tangential: 9.8% Radial: 3.7% Volumetric: .52% T/R Ratio: 2.6

How is it dried:

Kiln Dried (KD)

Is it dried quickly:

No, if dried too fast than risk of checking, cracking, and cellular collapse.

Stability:

Quaruba remains stable after the drying process but should not be left in the elements without some cover

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible) Should not be left outside due to the fact of it being slightly softer than our regular outdoor woods it will absorb and expel moisture at quicker rates. This means that it has a chance to warp and/or check.

Fastening Method:

Should be predrilled for screws

Ecosystem impact:

This tree is not threatened by any over-logging and is not listed on any CITES Appendices to be regulated for over logging.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Rare to none

Odor:

No distinct smell

Product we manufacture using this species:

Info coming soon

Other common uses:

Veneer for interior of plywoodVeneer for back or face of plywood

Interior joinery

Boxes and crates

Formwork

Interior panelling

Blockboard Fiber or particle boards

Furniture or furniture components

Moulding

Turned goods Glued laminated

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Susceptible – sapwood not or slightly demarcated (risk in all the wood)

Fungi:

Class 4 – poorly durable

Termites:

Class S – susceptible

Treatability:

Class 3 – poorly permeable

Janka Hardness:

  • Data Coming Soon
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Cambara Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Cambara - Hardwood slabs

Cambara Wood Slabs

This tree grows very tall, up to 45 meters and has a wide clear bole. It ranges from a pinkish to reddish brown with a nice straight grain. The sapwood is anywhere from 3-6 cm thick and is demarcated from the heartwood as a pale yellow to off white color. The grain is straight and has the open pores that appear as a “hair-like” appearance. Much like that of genuine mahogany or teak. The autumnal and spring growth do not show large contrast and make for a very uniform slab. Being so wide and so tall Mandioqueira makes for a great slab. The sapwood looks as a frame around the heartwood which is very uniform and somewhat textured. There are occasional long black or dark streaks breaking up the uniformity and adding a sense of depth to the slab. It is about as hard as genuine mahogany and machines as well too. Machining will require sharp cutters due to silica content. Some of the best reasons to cut the highest quality logs into slabs are because: • Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood out of a tree is imperative to sustainable harvest which we are committed to • A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be prone to be less stable • Voids in some logs means that they would not be suitable for slabs We believe that offering some of our Cambara in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world. Our experience with Cambara means you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best slabs. Just imagine being one of the few to be able to offer this species as a slab. This can be the thing that gives you an edge over your competitors and something very few mills can offer with integrity and quality. Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly.

Common Name:

Brazilian Mahogany, Cambara, Mandioqueira, Florecillo, Quaruba Rana

Botanical Name:

Qualea spp

Indigenous to:

Throughout tropical America from southern Mexico to Peru, but most abundantly in the Guianas and Brazil.

Modulus of Rupture:

20,000 lbf/in2

Shrinkage:

Tangential – 8.4% Radial – 4.4% Volumetric – 11.4% T/R Ratio – 1.9

How is it dried:

Kiln Dried (KD)

Is it dried quickly:

Yes, but needs to be controlled as it will dry too fast unevenly if allowed to air dry in a non-controlled environment.

Stability:

Cambara remains stable after the drying process but should not be left in the elements without some cover as it is rated as poor stability

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

It can be used if only the heartwood is present. Sub species are commonly mixed together as there is no apparent differences to the naked eye. Some are more resistant to decay than others so it is best used as an interior wood. class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible)

Fastening Method:

Should be predrilled for screws

Ecosystem impact:

This tree is not threatened by any over-logging and is not listed on any CITES Appendices to be regulated for over logging.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Rare to none

Odor:

No distinct smell

Products we manufacture using this species:

Info coming soon

Other common uses:

Exterior joinery

Exterior panelling

Interior joinery

Interior panelling

Formwork

Glued laminate

Boxes and crates

Veneer for interior of plywood

Veneer for back or face of plywood

Blockboard

Light Carpentry

Wood frame house

Moulding

Furniture or furniture components

Sliced veneer Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)

Wood-ware

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)

Fungi:

class 3 – moderately durable

Termites:

class S – susceptible

Treatability:

class 2 – moderately permeable

Janka Hardness:

  • 1730 lbf (7,696 N)

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Garapa Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Garapa - Hardwood lumber products

Garapa – Wood Slabs

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Garapa is a wood that not only serves as a slab but excels. With a Janka rating high enough to not dent and scratch easily but soft enough it does not dull blades quickly, Garapa makes a great slab. As with Angelim Stone, Garrote has to be dried correctly to get all of its uses correct. It should be dried relatively slowly and consistently so it does not check and crack. Seeing Brazilian Ash as a deck is impressive but when able to see the entire slab, it’s jaw dropping. The sapwood when freshly cut is not distinctly demarcated but the wood oxidizes to its final color, the heartwood becomes distinct from the sapwood. The sapwood stays the yellowish cream color where the heartwood darkens to a beautiful golden brown hue. The amount of figure that is sometimes present is stunning. It can make the figure in the heartwood 3 dimensional look. It takes a good and dry finish when stable. The closed grain and small pores make enjoyable sanding and can be done to a polish-like result. Sharp cutters should be used for surfacing because of the amount of silica that is naturally present in the wood. This can cause difficulty if using low-grade steel or carbide. Cross cutting and ripping is done with fantastic results. Only the highest quality Grapia logs are chosen to be cut into slabs. Some of the best reasons to cut the highest quality logs into slabs are because: Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood out of a tree is imperative to sustainable harvest which we are committed to A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be prone to be less stable Voids in some logs mean that they would not be suitable for slabs We believe that offering some of our Muirajuba in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world. Our experience with Amarealao means you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best slabs. Just imagine being able to sell high quality slab that matches some of the lumber you supply. This can be the thing that gives you an edge over your competitors and something very few mills can offer with integrity and quality. Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly.

Common Name:

Info coming soon

Botanical Name:

Apuleia Leiocarpa

Indigenous to:

The variety “molaris” is found in the Amazonian forest, mainly in flooded areas. The main species, Apuleia leiocarpa is found mainly in the South of Brazil, in the Atlantic coast forests, easily colonizing cleared areas.

Modulus of Rupture:

18,530 lbf/in2 (127.8 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 11.4%, T/R Ratio: 1.8

How is it dried:

kiln-dried (KD)

Is it dried quickly:

No should be dried slowly

Stability:

Moderately Stable to Stable

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Use class ensured by natural durability: class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible)
Species covering the use class 5: YesAgainst dry wood borer attacks:does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of temporary humidification: requires appropriate preservative treatment
In case of risk of permanent humidification: use not recommendedThe natural durability of Grapia is very variable. In some cases, this variability can be observed inside
the same piece of wood. This species cannot be used without appropriate preservative treatment for
end-uses under use class 3 except for some parts of a work such as windows, less exposed than
others (entrance doors, shutters, …).
This species naturally covers the use class 5 (end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water)
due to its high silica content. However, it is not recommended to use it in case of strong structural
constraints due to its medium mechanical properties; it is most suitable for end-uses like shipbuilding.

Fastening Method:

Nailing / screwing: good but pre-drilling is necessary
Gluing: Yes

Ecosystem impact:

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Although severe reactions are uncommon, Garapa has been reported to occasionally cause skin irritation.

Odor:

Nothing discernable

Products we manufacture using this species:

decking, flooring, dimensional lumber, E4E, S4S, RS (Rough Sawn), deck tiles, and table slabs

Other common uses:

Exterior joinery Light carpentry
Heavy carpentry Hydraulic works (seawater)
Ship building (ribs) Cooperage
Turned goods Current furniture or furniture components
Wood frame house Flooring
Industrial or heavy flooring Interior joinery
Ship building Stairs (inside)
Vehicle or container flooring Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
Tool handles (resilient woods) Formwork
Boxes and crates Wood-ware
Note: Finishing is easy but filling is recommended.

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)

Fungi:

Class 3 – moderately durable

Termites:

Class M – moderately durable

Treatability:

Class 3 – poorly permeable

Janka Hardness:

  • 1700 lbf (20,040 N)
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Jatoba Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Jatoba Wood Slabs

Jatoba is one of those woods that does so well in so many applications. It’s very versatile, rot resistant and naturally decay resistant. There is some grain tension with the wood being so dense and grain structure so tight. Some care has to be taken while surfacing a Jatoba slab due to grain tension. It can have some tear out but is easily solved if feed rates are slowed. It cross-cuts smoothly and sands very well. If it is going to be ripped with the grain, a riving knife is important. When Jatoba is in slab form it is stable and looks fantastic. When a piece is figured it’s like the grain has come alive throughout the slab. The grains almost flow into each other. One of the reasons people don’t use Jatoba as a slab is because they are so used to seeing it as flooring. It has a really thin sapwood line that is distinctly demarcated. The live edge shows off how the grain will be figured in places and its possible to see how the tree has grown. This is a whole new way to look at Brazilian Cherry instead of the traditional flooring application. Imagine being able to offer a live edge slab for a counter top or table top that matches a beautiful floor that someone just bought from you. A few reasons only the highest grade logs are used for slabs are • Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood out of a tree is imperative to sustainable harvest which we are committed to • A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be prone to be less stable • Voids in some logs means that they would not be suitable for slabs Not many companies have thought of leaving Courbaril in slab form because of its high value as flooring. We believe that offering some of our Jutai in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world. Our experience with Jatoba means you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best. Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly.

Common Name:

Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry

Botanical Name:

Hymenaea courbaril

Indigenous to:

Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies

Modulus of Rupture:

22,510 lbf/in2 (155.2 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 8.0%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.9

How is it dried:

Info coming soon

Is it dried quickly:

Normal drying time Initial air drying under cover prior to kiln drying is recommended. Risks of cracks more or less important according to specific gravity.

Stability:

High Moderately Stable to Stable

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Class 3 – not in ground contact, outside

Fastening Method:

Nailing/screwing: good but pre-drilling is necessary
Gluing: Yes (for interior only)
Note: Gluing must be done with care (very dense wood).

Ecosystem impact:

 This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, and is reported by the IUCN as being a species of least concern.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Jatoba has been reported to cause skin irritation.

Odor:

No distinguishable odor

Products we manufacture using this species:

Info coming soon

Other common uses:

Cabinetwork (high-class furniture)Furniture or furniture components

Sliced veneer

Industrial or heavy flooring

Flooring Stairs (inside)

Wood frame house

Exterior joinery

Exterior paneling

Interior paneling

Tool handles (resilient woods)

Turned goods

Shipbuilding (ribs)

Vehicle or container flooring

Musical instruments

Arched goods

Wood-ware

Sculpture

Moulding

Cooperage
Note: End-uses under permanent humidification (contact with water or with ground) are possible with the species presenting a very good durability.

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)

Fungi:

Class 2-3 – durable to moderately durable

Termites:

Class M – moderately durable

Treatability:

Class 4 – not permeable

Janka Hardness:

  • 2350 lbf (25,100 N)
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Tigerwood wood slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Tigerwood slab

For a long time all that Tigerwood was known much better throughout the world as Goncalo Alves or Muiracatiara. The wood has become a staple internationally as a unique wood that provides a very distinct look. Wood lovers understand that every single piece of wood is a one-of-a-kind and no species of wood shows that better than Tigerwood. Displaying its stripes as a slab is absolutely stunning. If the base color is wanted many slabs show up as only the base orang-ish hues of brown without all the wild streaking. Unlike any other wood out there, Tigerwood truly does come in many flavors. Here are 2 reasons why we like to use your tigerwood for creating wood slabs instead of only cutting it into lumber. Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood is imperative to sustainable harvest A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be prone to be slightly less stable. Not many companies have thought of leaving Muiracatiara in slab form because of its high value as decking. We believe that offering some of our Goncalo Alves in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world. Our experience with Tigerwood means you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best. Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly. We can export our tigerwood slabs and lumber worldwide, direct from our FSC certified wholesale mill in Brazil.

Common Name:

Goncalo Alves, Tigerwood, Jobillo

Botanical Name:

Astronium spp. (A. graveolens and A. fraxinifolium)

Indigenous to:

From Mexico southward to Brazil

Modulus of Rupture:

16,970 lbf/in2 (117.0 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 11.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.9

How is it dried:

kiln-dried (KD)

Is it dried quickly:

Normal Drying Schedule is applicable to thickness lower or equal to 38 mm.
It must be used in compliance with the code of practice.
For thickness from 38 to 75 mm, the air relative humidity should be increased by 5 % at each step.
For thickness over 75 mm, a 10 % increase should be considered

Stability:

Info coming soon

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Class 4 – in ground or fresh water contact

Fastening Method:

Nailing / screwing: good but pre-drilling is necessary
Gluing: poor not recommended without proper oily wood procedures

Ecosystem impact:

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Goncalo Alves has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation.

Odor:

No distinguishable odor

Product we manufacture using this species:

Decking, hardwood flooring, dimensional lumber, E4E, S4S, RS (Rough Sawn), deck tiles, and wood slabs

Other common uses:

Cabinetwork (high class furniture)Sliced veneer

Flooring

Wood-ware

Turned goods

Exterior joinery

Interior joinery

Interior panelling

Heavy carpentry

Musical instruments

Tool handles (resilient woods)

Sculpture

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)

Fungi:

Class 1 – very durable

Termites:

Class D – durable

Treatability:

Class 4 – not permeableAgainst dry wood borer attacks: does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of temporary humidification: does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of permanent humidification: does not require any preservative treatment

Janka Hardness:

  • 2160 lbf (17,500 N)
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Cumaru wood slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Cumaru Wood Slabs

Cumaru has been an emerging wood out of Brazil for a while in lieu of Ipe for decking.  Cumaru in slab form may even be more appealing than Ipe in slab form.  It is nearly as hard and actually more dense.  Even though as decking it doesn’t quite live up to what Ipe is, in slab form it shines.  As with many other species, the properties of Cumaru change a little in slab form.  Very wide heartwood with a very distinct, very thin line of sapwood running along the sides really show off the beauty of Cumaru.  The ribboning of the grain really shows up in all the heartwood.  Along with the beauty comes a joy to work with. There is very little checking or cracking but end sealing is still recommended if it is not going to be getting a finish quickly.  Cross cutting and ripping is achieved with relative ease.  It machines in a planer well and can be sanded to a polish like finish.  This truly is one of the best woods for a slab, whether it be an inside coffee table or an outside gathering table. Being able to offer a Cumaru table top to match the siding, decking, or flooring is an advantage most companies cannot offer.  Only the highest quality logs that are sustainably harvested are selected to stay in slab form.  The reason for this is two reasons. Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood is imperative to sustainable harvest A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be slightly less stable. Not many companies have thought of leaving Cumaru in slab form because of its high value as decking.  We believe that offering some of our Cumaru in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world.  With our experience with Cumaru as slabs, you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best.  Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly.

Common Name:

Almendrillo, Tonka, and Tonquin Bean

Botanical Name:

Dipteryx Odorata spp.

Indigenous to:

The Northern regions of South America

Modulus of Rupture:

25,390 lbf/in2

Shrinkage:

Radial: 5.3%, Tangential: 7.7%, Volumetric: 12.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.5

How is it dried:

Info coming soon

Is it dried quickly:

No Drying must be done with care and slowly. Risks of
casehardening for thick boards.

Stability:

Moderately Stable to Stable

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

class 4 – in ground or fresh water contact

Against dry wood borer attacks: does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of temporary humidification: does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of permanent humidification: does not require any preservative treatment

Fastening Method:

Nailing / screwing: Good but must be pre-drilles
Gluing: Poor

Ecosystem impact:

Info coming soon

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Info coming soon

Odor:

Unpleasant odor when green.

Product we manufacture using this species:

Info coming soon

Other common uses:

Sleepers Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground)
Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground) Hydraulic works (fresh water)
Industrial or heavy flooring Wood frame house
Poles Stakes
Ship building (planking and deck) Cooperage
Heavy carpentry Sliced veneer
Tool handles (resilient woods) Turned goods
Hydraulic works (seawater)
Note: Slicing: only for decorative veneer.

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)

Fungi:

Very Durable

Termites:

class D – durable

Treatability:

class 4 – not permeable

Janka Hardness:

  • 3540 lbf (25,580 N)

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IPE Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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IPE Wood Slabs

Everyone knows that IPE is the premium standard for exterior wood. Did you know however that it is equally as beautiful as a slab? Many of the slabs contain burl and have a yellowish sapwood. With the amount of figure one would think it would be hard to plane and sand but however it does take to machining pretty well. Finishing it can be tricky but can be done with some skill. Little to no epoxy work is needed to fill any gaps, cracks, or holes. Using high quality carbide is still necessary and will result in the best finished product lessening the overall workload. Outside of the high figure it rips and crosscuts without much grain tension. Make sure to seal the ends if it is going to sit for any amount of time without a finish. Being able to offer an Ipe table top to match the siding, decking, or flooring is an advantage most companies cannot offer. Only the highest quality logs that are sustainably harvested are selected to stay in slab form. The reason for this is two reasons. Slabs have the highest yield of any form and using the most wood is imperative to sustainable harvest A slab that comes from a lesser quality log will be prone to be slightly less stable. Not many companies have thought of leaving Ipe in slab form because of its high value as decking. We believe that offering some of our Ipe in the highest possible yield is imperative to keep our wholesalers competitive in an ever changing wood world. With our experience with Ipe as slabs, you can always be assured that we will supply you the very best. Give us a call or email us to see what we have available or what we are expecting to be available shortly.

Common Name:

Iron Wood, Lapacho, Brazilian Walnut, or Yellow Poui

Botanical Name:

Tabebuia spp.

Indigenous to:

Tropical Americas (Central and South America) it is also farmed commercially.

Modulus of Rupture:

 25,660 lbf/in2 (177.0 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 5.1%, Tangential: 6.4%, Volumetric: .68%, T/R Ratio: 1.3

How is it dried:

Info coming soon

Is it dried quickly:

No A slow kiln drying is recommended in order to reduce
defects, especially with thicker boards

Stability:

Moderately Stable

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Species covering the use class 5: Yes
This species naturally covers the use class 5 (end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water)
due to its high specific gravity and hardness.

Fastening Method:

Nailing / screwing: good but pre-drilling is necessary
Gluing: Yes (for interior only) with special techniques to reduce the oils
Note: Gluing must be done with care (very dense wood).

Ecosystem impact:

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However, Ipe species grow in very low densities, with mature trees only occurring once per every (3 to 10 hectares) of forest. Though uncommon, certified sources of Ipe are available.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Skin irritant, headache, asthma, vision effects

Odor:

Ipe has a very light mild scent while being worked.

Products we manufacture using this species:

Deck Tiles, Decking, Rainscreen, Dimensional lumber

Other common uses:

Cabinetwork (high class furniture)Sliced veneer

Furniture or furniture components

Sleepers

Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground)

Industrial or heavy flooring

Ship building (planking and deck)

Poles

Stakes Hydraulic works (fresh water)

Moulding Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)

Stairs (inside)

Heavy carpentry

Turned goods

Musical instruments

Tool handles (resilient woods)

Vehicle or container flooring

Hydraulic works (seawater)

Note: Filling is recommended to obtain a good finish.

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)

Fungi:

Class 1 – very durable

Termites:

Class D – durable

Treatability:

Class 4 – not permeableAgainst dry wood borer attacks: does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of temporary humidification: does not require any preservative treatment
In case of risk of permanent humidification: does not require any preservative treatment

Janka Hardness:

3680 lbf (25,860 N)
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