Wood specie: Andiroba
Botanical name: Carapa spp
Growth area: Brazil |
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Botanical name:
Carapa spp
Growth area:
Brazil
Colour of heartwood:
The heartwood ranges from greyish
red brown to dark red brown.
Colour of sapwood:
Light brown to grey red brown,
30-60 mm wide
Mass density:
(570-) 610 (-740) kg/m³ at 12% humidity
rate.
Grain:
Straight to irregular, sometimes cross-grain
Fissure:
In the early stages of drying some tendency
toward fissure and warping.
Mould and insects:
Termites M
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Durability grade:
Mould 3-4
Gluing:
Good
Machining:
Easy processing, both manual processing and
machining. The wood can be given a smooth finish. In order to prevent internal
tension in the tree and to prevent splitting, quick sawing and drying is
required for andiroba.
Dekker range:
Various sizes sawn for frame production
(only on supply), also available with FSC certificate.
General applications:
Frames, furniture, floors and
parquet floors, panelling, wood turning and veneer. |
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South America 
