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Cuban Laurel Wood Slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Cuban Laurel - Hardwood lumber products

Cuban Laurel – ( Ficus benghalensis )

Growing Region: India, Bangladesh, southeastern Florida. As the Banyan tree grows, its lateral branches send down supporting branches that become absorbing roots when they reach the ground, which then turn into their own tree trunk like structure. Eventually, the host tree is strangled as the Banyan continues to send out more branches and roots/trunks. The mature banyan’s canopy may cover an area more than 1,000 feet in diameter. This tree is incredibly hardy where it is prevalent and grows moderately quick. Surprisingly the lumber has a straight grain despite the fact the limbs and roots rarely grow in a straight line. The lumber has a beautiful grain that varies from straight to wavy and a nice subtle difference from the sapwood to heartwood. The fact that the lumber is so varied it makes it difficult to find two pieces that look the same. Another tree that is commonly taken out of residential landscaping and disposed of in garbage dumps or burned, utilizing these gorgeous one of a kind slabs are friendly to the environment, wallet, and eye.

Common Name:

Banyan, Chinese banyan, Malayan banyan, Taiwan banyan, Indian laurel, Curtain Fig, or gajumar, Cuban laurel

Botanical Name:

Ficus benghalensis

Indigenous to:

Asia-through out the forest tracts of India, both in sub-Himalayan region and in deciduous forests of Deccan and other parts of South India but frequently cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.

Modulus of Rupture:

14,710 lbf/in2 (101.4 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 13.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.5

How is it dried:

Info coming soon

Is it dried quickly:

Dries easily, liable to warp

Stability:

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Perishable. Timber is not durable in exposed condition
but quite durable in dry places and under cover.

Fastening Method:

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:

The latex of various species of Ficus can cause allergic skin reactions and contact with the eyes should be avoided.

Odor:

No characteristic odor.

Product we manufacture using this species:

Wood Slabs

Other common uses:

Boxes
Building poles
Carpentry/joinery (exterior/interior)
Cases
Containers
Furniture
Posts
Pulp
Roundwood

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Info Coming Soon

Fungi:

Info Coming Soon

Termites:

Info Coming Soon

Treatability:

Easy

Janka Hardness:

  • 2,340 lbf (10,390 N)
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Beefwood wood slabs – FSC® Certified is also available

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Beefwood - Hardwood lumber products

Beefwood – ( Casuarina Spp )

Growing Region: Warm temperate to tropical areas throughout the world. Beefwood’s name is peculiar, but the wood is as beautiful as its name is odd. Commonly mistaken as a softwood, beefwood is many things but soft is not one of them, it is an incredibly hard wood more akin to Ipe than pine. Beefwood gets its name from its combination of red and maroon colors with grey rays, similar to the colors of raw beef. Beefwood is one of the hardest woods growing in the US and has grain ranging from straight to swirly. This combination makes it an interesting wood for table slabs, furniture tops, turning, gluing and finishing is relatively easy. This tree is being aggressively taken down in Florida because the fact it is horrible for the local ecosystem. Fortunately the slabs create beautiful tables, bench tops, or counter tops, to be used instead of buried or burned. Although prone to checking and cracking it does readily take a finish leaving one with the satisfaction of being eco-friendly and utilizing nature’s simple beauty to its fullest potential.

Common Name:

Beefwood, Western Beefwood, Beef Oak, Beef Silky Oak and Silvery Honeysuckle, Australian Pine, She-Oak

Botanical Name:

Casuarina Spp

Indigenous to:

Western Australia

Modulus of Rupture:

13,630 lbf/in2 (94.0 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 3.5%, Tangential: 5.8%, Volumetric: 9.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

How is it dried:

Info coming soon

Is it dried quickly:

Info coming soon

Stability:

Info coming soon

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Info coming soon

Fastening Method:

Info coming soon

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:

though there have been no adverse health effects directly attributed to Beefwood, the closely related Southern Silky Oak has been reported to cause eye and skin irritation.

Odor:

No odor

Product we manufacture using this species:

live edge wood slabs

Other common uses:

Inlay, marquetry, turned objects, and other small specialty items.

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Info Coming Soon

Fungi:

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Termites:

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Treatability:

Info Coming Soon

Janka Hardness:

  • 2,420 lbf (10,770 N)
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Norfolk Island Pine wood slabs – FSC certified available

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Norfolk Island Pine - Hardwood lumber products

Norfolk Island Pine – ( Araucaria heterophylla )

Growing Region: Norfolk Island, South Pacific, Florida, especially concentrated in New Caledonia North American wood that is rather common and responsibly harvested, It’s branches grow in a ringed fashion, giving a unique knot pattern to the finish piece. Dimensional lumber in this species comes across as relatively mundane but when used in slab form the wood comes to life; with the knots forming a very uniform, repeatable pattern when book matched that is unique to this species. Although not a true pine, Norfolk Island Pine is similar in appearance. The color is light brown, with variations leaning toward yellow or red. Sometimes, the wood is marked by blue-gray fungal staining, which turns black once finished, giving a desirable look similar to spalted maple. Norfolk Island Pine is a relatively soft wood, making it easy to fashion into just about any form you wish. Common applications include furniture, interior sliding barn doors, rustic table tops, cabinetry, and wood carvings.

Common Name:

Norfolk Island Pine, Star pine, Triangle tree, Living Christmas tree

Botanical Name:

Araucaria heterophylla

Indigenous to:

Norfolk Island

Modulus of Rupture:

11,730 lbf/in2 (80.9 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Info coming soon

How is it dried:

Info coming soon

Is it dried quickly:

Info coming soon

Stability:

 Info coming soon

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Info coming soon

Fastening Method:

Info coming soon

Ecosystem impact:

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as vulnerable due to a very restricted area of occupancy and/or number of locations.

Toxicity and allergic reactions:

Info coming soon

Odor:

Info coming soon

Product we manufacture using this species:

Info coming soon

Other common uses:

Info coming soon

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Info Coming Soon

Fungi:

Info Coming Soon

Termites:

Info Coming Soon

Treatability:

Info Coming Soon

Janka Hardness:

  • 650 lbf (2,890 N)

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Angelim – Pedra Hardwood Lumber Products

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Angelim - Pedra - Hardwood lumber products

Angelim – Pedra –(Hymenolobium Petraeum)

Also known as Angel’s Heart, Para Angelim, and sometimes only, Pedra. Angelim Pedra is a medium instability, and very dense. It is not very difficult to work with. It has a deep reddish brown color and is available usually as flooring. It is picking up some attention in the decking market as well. Due to it’s stability and durability this wood could provide another option in lieu of woods such as Massaranduba or Jatoba. Available as FSC Certified and non-FSC certified as well as kiln-dried (KD). We have Angelim Pedra available in decking, flooring, dimensional lumber, E4E, S4S, RS (Rough Sawn), deck tiles, and table slabs.

Common Name:

Angelim Amarelo, Mirarena, Angelim Pedra, Koraroballi, Saint Martin Jaune, Saandoe, Angelim Rosa, Angelim Da Mata, Sapupira Amarella, Saint Martin Gris, Makkakabes, Sapupira

Botanical Name:

Hymenolobium Petraeum

Indigenous to:

Brazil and Guyana in South America

Modulus of Rupture:

22,550 lbf/in2 (156 MPa)

Shrinkage:

Radial: 4.9%, Tangential: 8.3%, Volumetric: .67%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

How is it dried:

kiln-dried (KD)

Is it dried quickly:

Rapid to normal A slower drying speed can avoid defects.

Stability:

Poor to moderate stability

Exterior Wood Recommendation:

Class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible)

Note: Resistance to decay moderate to good according to the species

Fastening Method:

Nailing / screwing: good but pre-drilling is necessary
Gluing: Yes
Note: Tendency to end checks when nailing

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:

In rare cases occupational asthma has been reported from unprotected constant exposure to a allergen found in Angelim Pedra

Odor:

Has a strong unpleasant odor when being worked.

Product we manufacture using this species:

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

Other common uses:

Interior joinery

Interior panelling

Exterior joinery

Exterior panelling

Furniture and furniture components

Moulding

Stairs (inside)

Heavy carpentry

Industrial or heavy flooring

Flooring

Sliced veneer

*Note: A careful sanding must be done to obtain a good finish

Susceptibility to

Dry Wood borers:

Class S – Susceptible

Fungi:

Class 3 – Moderately durable

Termites:

Class S – Susceptible

Treatability:

Class 2 – Moderately permeable

REQUIREMENT OF A PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT Against dry wood borer attacks: In case of risk of temporary humidification: In case of risk of permanent humidification: requires appropriate preservative treatment requires appropriate preservative treatment use not recommended

Janka Hardness:

  • Cuban Laurel 2,340 lbf (10,390 N)
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Cumaru – Hardwood lumber products

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Cumaru - Hardwood lumber products

Cumaru –(Dipteryx Odorata spp.)

Commonly known in the marketplace, both Red and Yellow varieties are mixed together, upon special request we can color sort. Other common names include Brazilian Teak, Tonka Bean, Rumara, or Charapilla. It is a wood that is comparable in density and janka hardness to Ipe but is only slightly less stable. Our cumaru is kiln dried (KD) to promote stability and is also available in FSC or Non-FSC certifications; readily available as decking, flooring, dimensional lumber, E4E, S4S, RS (Rough Sawn), deck tiles, and table slabs.

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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