FSC sucupira amarelo is available in modest quantities in the forests of Precious Woods, located in the Amazon region of Brazil. The trees reach a height up to 60 m, with a maximum diameter of 100 cm. The trunk is straight and cilidric. It is possible to produce larger dimensions.
Appearance:
The colour of the heartwood is yellowish red brown, with a light and fine stripy pattern. The wood contains a white substance in the pores. The sapwood is moderately easy to distinguish. The grain is straight and the texture medium coarse.
Working properties:
The wood is relatively easy to machine, altough there is a slight blunting effect due to the silica content. Pre-drilling is recommended. Finishing and gluing are reported to be good. The timber dries quickly with a (small) tendency to warp or check.
Durability:
Ground contact: durable, above ground: very durable
Uses:
Sucupira amarelo is used for several applications:
Interieur: e.g. flooring, parquet, stairs
Exterieur: e.g. cladding, boardwalks, constructions, park benches
Precious Woods Europe BV
Weypoort 75
2415 BZ Nieuwerbrug a/d Rijn
The Netherlands
P.O. Box 129
2410 AC Nieuwerbrug a/d Rijn
The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)348 684104
Fax +31 (0)348 688142
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