FSC louro preto is available in large quantities in the forests of Precious Woods, located in the Amazon region of Brazil. There are only limited dimensions available in sawn wood.
Appearance:
The colour of the heartwood is light yellow brown with irregular darker zones and spots. Sometimes ingrown bark can be found. The wood has a nice lustre and pleasant smell. The sapwood is greyish to yellowish white and sometimes not easy to distinct. The grain is mainly straigth but sometimes wavy or interlocked. The texture is medium fine.
Working properties:
Louro preto is easy to machine. The end product gets a smooth surface. Despite of the closed surface, finishing with an oil has a reasonable result. Pre-drilling is recommended. The wood dries quickly, but thicker dimensions are difficult to dry.
Durability:
very durable
Uses:
Louro preto is easy to machine. The end product gets a smooth surface. Despite of the closed surface, finishing with an oil has a reasonable result. Pre-drilling is recommended. The wood dries quickly, but thicker dimensions are difficult to dry.
Appearance:
Examples:
Waterhouses, Ypenburg (NL)
Vijverpark, Papendrecht (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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