FSC Favinha prunelha is available in large quantities in the forests of Precious Woods, located in the Amazon region of Brazil. The straight and cylindrical trunk gets a diameter of about 40 – 100 cm. The sapwood is a few cm wide. The large diameters make it possible to produce also larger dimensions.
Appearance:
The heartwood is yellow-brown to reddish brown and demarcated from the sapwood. Also lighter coloured zones can be seen in the heartwood. After exposure, these zones darken to warm brown. The timber has a nice pattern. The grain is straight, sometimes irregular or interlocked and the texture is fine.
Working properties:
Machining goes well, with a smooth result. Gluing is reported to be good, also for laminated constructions. With finishing are less experiences. Drying goes rather difficult, with a tension to checking.
Durability:
Durable
Uses:
This hard and durable species can be used for constructive uses likes beams and decking. Further, it is also used for park benches.
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Ask us for more detailed information:
Precious Woods Europe BV
Weypoort 75
2415 BZ Nieuwerbrug a/d Rijn
The Netherlands
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The Netherlands
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