FSC Cumaru

Commonly called Brazilian Chestnut, is a tough and dense wood imported from Brazil that has an irregular, somewhat interlocked grain and wavy, course texture. Because of its density, it is very resistant to termites and decay. Cumaru's heartwood is a medium brown with distinctive tan shades that compliment one another in with tonal warmth to create a relaxing feeling that's great to come home to.
Other Names: Dipterix odorata, Southern Chestnut, Brazilian Teak
Janka Hardness: 3,200 pounds
Strength (MOR): 24,800 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 3,050 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 1,090
Color: Reddish-brown or purplish-brown when fresh, shifting to light-brown to yellowish-brown upon exposure. Sapwood is yellowish-brown.
Photosensitivity: Cumaru will become more uniform in color upon exposure to light.
Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.4 %
Geographic Area: Venezuela, Columbia, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, The Guianas
Texture: Fine
Grain: Interlocked
Luster: Low to medium
Durability Rating: Rated as very durable, resistant to brown and white-rot fungi, and has exemplary weathering characteristics.
Drying Characteristics: Rated as easy to air season, can sometimes check and warp, uniformly rapid drying.
Working Characteristics: Rated as difficult to saw or bore. Poor for gluing due to high density and oily nature.
Applications: Cogs, flooring, decking, turnery, bearings, tool handles, railroad crossties, heavy construction.

FSC Garapa

Garapa is a South American wood with yellow to brown-yellow heartwood. Garapa decking has a medium luster, an interlocked grain, and a fine texture that accentuates the wood's rich gold and brown tones. The wood is also rated with a solid Janka hardness rating of 1,700, about 25% harder than Red Oak. Rated as durable and resistant to fungi and insects, Garapa exterior decking is an attractive and versatile option that is as resilient as it is beautiful.
Other Names: Apuleia leiocarpa, Grapia, Almendrillo Amarillo, Muirajuba, Cobre, Ana, Ana caspi, Gateado, Mapurite, Garapa Gold
Janka Hardness: 1,700 pounds
Density (KG/m3): 830
Color: Heartwood is reddish-yellow with a whitish-yellow sapwood.
Tangential Shrinkage: 10.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 6.5 %
Tree Characteristics: The Garapa tree can grow to a height of 100 feet and a diameter of 5 feet.
Geographic Area: Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia
Texture: Fine to medium
Grain: Straight
Durability Rating: Rated as durable
Drying Characteristics: Dries slowly
Working Characteristics: Rated as moderately easy to work
Applications: Decking, furniture, canoes, turnery, tool handles, railroad ties, joinery

FSC Ipe

Ipe is an incredibly durable wood. Its dense cell structure serves as a natural deterrent to insects, decay, and molds. Because of this natural resilience Ipe is often the first choice for decking because of its almost unparalleled ability to stand up to the elements. More than just durable, Ipe is also very pleasing to the eye. Its heartwood is light to dark olive brown with contrasting yellowish-grey or grey brown tones accompanying it. With a Class A fire rating, Ipe occupies the same class of fire-retardant materials as steel. For durability, safety, and beauty, Ipe makes an excellent choice.
Other Names: Tabebuia spp, Brazilian Ebony, Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Irontree, Tajibo, Guayacan, Lapacho, Arcwood
Janka Hardness: 3,840 pounds
Density (KG/m3): 1,025
Color: Ipe heartwood contains shades of black and greenish-brown with some striping. The sapwood can be white or yellow toned.
Photosensitivity: Ipe's coloration is not greatly affected by light exposure.
Geographic Area: Ipe can be found in some of the Lesser Antilles and throughout continental tropical South America. The tree can typically be found in marsh forests or ridge tops and riverbanks.
Grain: Straight to very irregular
Luster: Low to medium
Durability Rating: Highly resistant to fungus and termites.
Drying Characteristics: Air dries rapidly, exhibiting only minor warping and checking.
Working Characteristics: Ipe is rated as moderately difficult to work with, as it blunts cutting edges. It finishes smoothly with the exception of roey portions in the wood.
Applications: Railroad crossties, heavy construction, decorative veneers, tool handles, turnery, industrial flooring, flooring, decking, furniture

FSC Tigerwood

A highly distinctive exotic wood with vibrant reddish-brown tones and prominent black striping that varies in thickness from fine strokes to thick contours. Its interlocked grain is also wavy and irregular, complimenting the wood’s dynamic appearance. Tigerwood is ranked among the more durable hardwoods with a Janka hardness rating of 1850, making Tigerwood a visually striking floor that lasts.
Other Names: Astronium fraxinifolium, Muiracatiara, Cuta Tigre, Bois de Zebre, Bossona, Goncalo Alves, Mura, Kingwood, Urunday-para, Zebrawood, Zorrowood
Janka Hardness: 1,850 pounds
Density (KG/m3): 660
Color: Reddish-brown heartwood with brownish-white sapwood.
Photosensitivity: Tigerwood will darken over three months upon light exposure. It will become darker reddish-brown and then stabilize.
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
Geographic Area: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivia
Texture: Fine
Grain: Irregular and wavy or interlocked
Luster: Medium to dull
Durability Rating: Highly durable, resistant to insect attack.
Drying Characteristics: Slow drying, difficult to dry
Working Characteristics: Difficult to cut, nailing requires pre-drilling.
Applications: Boats, decorative veneer, furniture, joinery, flooring, musical instruments, plywood, railroad ties, turnery.