FSC fava amargosa is regular available in the forests of Precious Woods, located in the Amazon region of Brazil. The straight trunk has a diameter of about 60-90 cm and about 4-7 cm wide sapwood. This species is sometimes known as angelim amargosa.
Appearance:
The heartwood has a yellow brown colour with a bit green shade. It darkens after exposure. The parenchyma around the vessels gives it a stripy appearance. The grain is straight to irregular, sometimes interlocked. The texture is coarse.
Working properties:
Machining goes well, with a slight blunting effect. Pre-drilling is recommended. The finishing and gluing are reported to be good. Drying goes relatively quickly with slight risks of distortion and surface checking.
Durability:
Above ground: very durable, ground contact: modorately durable
Uses:
interior: e.g. carpentry, window frames and doors
exterior: e.g. window frames, cladding, doors and garden timber like deckings
Appearance:
Examples:
Door frame in a house in Zwammerdam (NL)
Ask us for more detailed information:
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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