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Acacia
Other Names: Acacia Mollissima, Black Wattle, Burma Walnut, Tan Wattle, Basboom
Description: With a beautifully blended assortment of colors, Acacia is a tasteful choice that exudes an unmistakable air of sophistication, all the while sporting a surprisingly reasonable price tag. Its medium to dark brown heartwood is tinged with vibrant reddish orange and accented with light yellows. With its aesthetic flair and great durability, Acacia would be as complimentary to curling beside the fireplace as it would for a candle-lit tango. How you choose to enjoy it is up to you.
Hardness: 1,750 pounds
Strength (MOR): 17,500 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,080 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 540
Tangential Shrinkage: 0.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 0.0 %
Amendoim/Ybarro
Other Names: Pterogyne nitens, Guiaro, Ibiraro, Pau Fava, Viraro
Description: With its lustrous appearance, Amendoim is rich, deep collection of reddish-brown and tan hues that draw the eye in and keep it there. The wood's yellow-brown tones combine with the wood's luster and wavy grain to create its inherent visual warmth. Amendoim would be perfectly suited for tan or beige furniture sets.
Hardness: 1,658 pounds
Strength (MOR): 16,900 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,030 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 800
Tangential Shrinkage: 6.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 3.4 %
Andiroba
Other Names: Carapa guianensis, Royal Mahogany, Crabwood, Cedro Macho, Carapa
Description: Andiroba is a tropical wood from Central and South America with a texture similar to true mahogany. The reddish-brown heartwood varies in shade from medium to dark, adding a cozy and warming feeling to any room. Andiroba is also rated as both very easy to work with and durable, with marked resistance to insects and decay ensuring the long lasting enjoyment of an Andiroba floor.
Hardness: 1,220 pounds
Strength (MOR): 15,620 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,850 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 656
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 3.1 %
Angelim Pedra
Other Names: Hymenolobium excelsum, Angel's Heart
Description: Angelim Pedra, or Angel's Heart, varies from tan to yellow with dark red and brown vertical striping. For its beauty and durability, Angelim Pedra is a great combination of the two, boasting a Janka hardness rating of 1,720. It is also very resistant to dry-wood termites. Even with its beauty and durability, Angelim Pedra very affordable, far surpassing the beauty of many hardwoods with a much larger price tag.
Hardness: 1,720 pounds
Strength (MOR): 17,600 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,050 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 464
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.1 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.4 %
Ash
Other Names: Fraxinus americana, American ash, Biltmore ash, Canadian ash, Cane ash, Fresno, Green ash, Mountain ash, Quebec ash, Red ash, White ash, White river ash
Description: Ash is a light to medium toned wood with great durability. The wood has great impact resistance, often serving as the material of choice for baseball bat manufacturers. Attractive as well as strong, the reddish brown heartwood in Ash accompanied by its creamy white tones are truly spectacular when flushed with light. For decorating, Ash is very complimentary to off-white, tan, and darker brown furniture and decor.
Hardness: 1,200 pounds
Strength (MOR): 15,000 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,660 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 769
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.8 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.9 %
Australian Cypress
Other Names: Taxodium distichium, Bald cypress, Pond Cypress, Buck Cypress, Gulf Cypress
Description: Australian Cypress softwood offers a warm cozy look with its light blonde tones and slightly darker heartwood. Its cozy look is not representative of its toughness, however, as Australian Cypress offers strength that exceeds that of oak. This toughness comes naturally as a result Australian Cypress growing up in the dry areas of Southern Queensland and New South Wales in Eastern Australia. The wood's knots give great character to an already gorgeous softwood perfectly suited for creating that warm country household feel.
Hardness: 1,375 pounds
Strength (MOR): 11,400 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,300 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 464
Tangential Shrinkage: 2.8 %
Radial Shrinkage: 2.1 %
Bacana Cayenne
Other Names: Copaifera spp, Copaiba, Copaibeira
Description: With breathtaking red-browns completely saturated with color, Bacana Cayenne, also known as Copaiba, is a floor that can't be walked past (or over) without being noticed and admired. Like its counterparts Honey and Chestnut, Cayenne has dark stripes accentuating its light tones and distinguishing them from the deep red-brown heartwood. With its intensely beautiful coloration and patterning, Bacana Cayenne is truly hardwood that lives up to its exotic distinction.
Hardness: 1,420 pounds
Strength (MOR): 21,200 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,650 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 550
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.2 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.4 %
Bacana Chestnut
Other Names: Copaifera spp, Copaiba, Copaibeira
Description: Bacana Chestnut has a great tonal assortment of rich reddish-browns in the heartwood with dark stripes helping to set it apart from its grayish sapwood. This hardwood gorgeously combines distinctive patterning with its light to medium brown reds to create a simultaneously attention-grabbing yet calming feel, making it perfect as a complimentary decorative accent or a centerpiece in itself.
Hardness: 1,740 pounds
Strength (MOR): 21,200 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,650 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 550
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.2 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.4 %
Bacana Honey
Other Names: Copaifera spp, Copaiba, Copaibeira
Description: Bacana Honey is a lighter cousin to Bacana Chestnut, possessing lighter brownish-red tones. Bacana Honey also possesses the reddish-brown tones with dark stripes distinguishing it from the grayish tones. However, it is the lightening of the brownish-red tones in Bacana Honey that make it a great choice for a more subtle bit of decorative flourish than its darker colored cousins, Chestnut or Cayenne.
Hardness: 1,420 pounds
Strength (MOR): 21,200 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,650 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 550
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.2 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.4 %
Bamboo
Other Names: Bambusae spp.
Description: Bamboo serves as a very lightweight and environmentally friendly flooring choice. The fastest growing plant on Earth, Bamboo has a Janka hardness rating of 1,380. Bamboo can come in a vast array of colors, the most common being "natural," which is similar to beech, and "carbonized," which is similar to oak. Bamboo is also very resistant to damage from insects and moisture. In addition to all these benefits, Bamboo is also a very environmentally friendly choice, as Bamboo's fast rate of growth makes it a rapidly renewing resource.
Hardness: 1,380 pounds
Strength (MOR): 24,700 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,220 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 400
Tangential Shrinkage: 0.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 0.0 %
Beech
Other Names: Fagus grandifolia, American Beech, Red Beech, Canadian Beech
Description: Beech is native to the eastern United States and nearby Canadian provinces, and has been identified as very durable as it is hard, heavy, strong, and possesses a high resistance to shock. The wood’s coloring is comprised of nearly-white sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood, sometimes with little noticeable division between the sapwood and the heartwood. As a result, Beech flows together nicely to produce a uniform surface pattern that is ideal for contemporary flooring.
Hardness: 1,300 pounds
Strength (MOR): 14,940 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,730 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 721
Tangential Shrinkage: 11.9 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.5 %
Birch
Other Names: Betula alleghaniensis, American birch, Betula wood, Black birch, Canadian silky wood, Canadian yellow birch, Curly birch, Gold birch, Gray birch, Hard birch, Quebec birch, Silver birch, Swamp birch, Yellow birch
Description: Birch is a highly durable and shock resistant wood that grows predominantly in the Northeastern United States and along the Appalachian Mountain Range. It boasts a consistent patterning of light brown and red-tinged heartwood intermixed with white tones. Its fine texture combined with this consistent patterning makes Birch a wonderful choice for contemporary flooring that can stand up to foot traffic and look great doing it.
Hardness: 1,260 pounds
Strength (MOR): 16,500 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,020 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 720
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 6.5 %
Bloodwood
Other Names: Brosimum paraense, Adda, Satine, Satine Rubane, Amapa Rana, Siton Paya, Muirapiranga
Description: Bloodwood is a breathtaking wood some of the deepest crimson tones in all of hardwood. This South American treasure is highly sought after for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which is its incredibly smooth texture, making it not only pleasing to the eye, but pleasing to the touch. The unique heartwood can vary from grayish red to deep red, and the wood's high luster further intensifies these beautiful shades. Besides being one of the most striking woods on the market, Bloodwood is also one of the most durable, boasting a Janka hardness rating of 2900, about 140% stronger than Red Oak. With its strength and amazing looks, Bloodwood makes a bold and beautiful statement in any setting.
Hardness: 2,900 pounds
Strength (MOR): 21,597 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,890 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 864
Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
Bolivian Walnut
Other Names: Terminalia spp., Tanimbuca, Fukadi
Description: Bolivian Walnut, also known as Tanimbuca, is flush with intermingled colors, including light oranges, browns, and yellows. Bolivian Walnut has a coarse texture and a medium luster, and is rated as easy to work with. As a result of this combination of beauty and ease of working, it is often used by craftsman to create fine cabinetry in addiiton to flooring. With its warm color combinations, Bolivian Walnut is great for creating the feeling of coziness in any room.
Hardness: 1,223 pounds
Strength (MOR): 22,380 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,560 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 464
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.2 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.9 %
Brazilian Cherry
Other Names: Hymenaea coubaril, Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry, Jutai, Locust, Copal, Azucar, Jatai, Courbaril
Description: Brazilian Cherry, also known as Jatoba, is one of the most popular exotic hardwoods. It’s not difficult to see why: Brazilian Cherry's
breathtaking
reddish-brown heartwood is lined by dark black streaks, giving it not only contrast but amazing depth as well. The heartwood will darken over time to a softer red-brown. Beyond its beauty, Brazilian Cherry is incredibly strong, with a Janka hardness rating of 2350.
Hardness: 2,350 pounds
Strength (MOR): 19,400 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,160 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 800
Tangential Shrinkage: 6.2 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
Brazilian Maple
Other Names: Balfourodendron riedelianum, Goiabao, Pau Marfim, Pau Liso, Gautambu Gautambu Blanco
Description: Brazilian Maple, also known as Goiabao, is a hardwood distinguished by its creamy beige and yellow tones that achieve a soft amber shade over time. Though Brazilian Maple would easily look appropriate in a regal setting, the wood's strength is anything but dainty. With a hearty Janka hardness rating of 1,500, this is a beautiful hardwood that shrugs off residential foot traffic. Combining a white furniture arrangement with this gorgeous wood makes for crisp, clean feel that to adds a touch of the regal to any space.
Hardness: 1,987 pounds
Strength (MOR): 19,870 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,022 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 800
Tangential Shrinkage: 8.8 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
Brazilian Oak
Other Names: Couratari oblongifolia, Tauari, Congolo-Garapelo, Tauary, Coco Cabuyo
Description: Brazilian Oak, also known as Tauari, is similar to North American Red Oak, but 13% harder. It ranges from tan to medium brown in color, and has a medium graining pattern. In addition to providing the highly sought after "wheat" color associated with domestic oak, Brazilian Oak provides the look more affordably. In addition to being economically and visually appealing, this hardwood is also very resistant to decay, impact, and insects, ensuring long lasting enjoyment of a Brazilian Oak floor.
Hardness: 1,500 pounds
Strength (MOR): 13,520 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,800 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 640
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.3 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.1 %
Brazilian Olive /Taxi
Other Names: Tachigali myrmecophila, Taxi, Brazilian Oliver, Taxi Pitomba, Taxi Preto da Mata
Description: Brazililan olive, also known as Taxi features creamy yellow tones intermingled with light browns and russets. This lustrous flooring is a great mixture of eye-catcing light reflectivity and deep, rich coloration. Like many other Brazilian woods, Brazilian Olive is quite hard and durable despite its delicate appearance. Brazilian Olive has a Janka hardness rating of 1,600, giving it a notably greater hardness than Red Oak with its rating of 1,290. Brazilian Olive is particularly well-suited for a large area with many light sources to set it off, making the area appear even larger and more luminous.
Hardness: 1,600 pounds
Strength (MOR): 18,800 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,880 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 570
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.5 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.2 %
Brazilian Redwood
Other Names: Manilkara bidentata, Massaranduba, Bulletwood, Chicozapote, Ausubo, Nispero, Beefwood, Bolletri, Balata Rouge
Description: Brazilian Redwood, also known as Massaranduba, is a gorgeous and durable hardwood whose durability makes it a frequent choice not only for flooring but decking as well. The naturally beautiful heartwood can range from light to dark brownish-red, with a grain that can be straight, somewhat wavy, or interlocked. Brazilian Redwood is also very easy to maintain, and it's Janka hardness rating of 3,190 ensures that it will stand up just as well against impacts in the short term as it will against decay in the long term.
Hardness: 3,190 pounds
Strength (MOR): 29,200 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 3,450 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 977
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.4 %
Radial Shrinkage: 6.3 %
Brazilian Rosewood
Other Names: Dalbergia nigra, Babia Rosewood, South American Rosewood, Urauna
Description: Brazilian Rosewood is a visually dynamic and exotic hardwood. With its dark violet, brown, red, and black streaked heartwood and contrasting white tones, it is both vibrant and soothing to the eye. This unique mixture of color combined with the grain of the wood gives Brazilian Rosewood breathtaking visual depth. Not only is the wood gorgeous, but it is also strong and highly durable. One look at this wood and it’s easy to see why it is one of the most sought after exotics on the market today.
Hardness: 2,440 pounds
Strength (MOR): 19,000 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,880 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 897
Tangential Shrinkage: 4.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 2.9 %
Burma Walnut
Other Names: Acacia Mollissima, Acacia, Black Wattle, Burma Walnut
Description: With a beautifully blended assortment of colors, Burma Walnut, also known as Acacia, is a tasteful choice that exudes an unmistakable air of sophistication, all the while sporting a surprisingly reasonable price tag. Its medium to dark brown heartwood is tinged with vibrant reddish orange and accented with light yellow tones. With its aesthetic flair and great durability, Burma Walnut would be as complimentary to curling beside the fireplace as it would for a candle-lit tango. How you choose to enjoy it is up to you.
Hardness: 1,750 pounds
Strength (MOR): 17,500 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,080 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 736
Tangential Shrinkage: 0.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 0.0 %
Cherry
Other Names: Prunus serotina, American Cherry, Black Wild Cherry, Chisos Wild Cherry, Rum Cherry, Southwest Choke Cherry
Description: Cherry is a North American wood with a distinctive reddish brown coloring that can very from a very light to very dark shade, making it decoratively versatile. Cherry is also moderately hard with high shock resistance. This combination of attractiveness and durability is a one of many reasons why this beautiful wood is a frequent choice of fine furniture designers and architects alike.
Hardness: 950 pounds
Strength (MOR): 12,330 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,490 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 544
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.1 %
Radial Shrinkage: 3.7 %
Cumaru
Other Names: Dipterix odorata, Southern Chestnut, Brazilian Teak, Tonka
Description: 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.
Hardness: 3,540 pounds
Strength (MOR): 22,400 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 3,030 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 1,041
Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.4 %
Cypress
Other Names: Taxodium distichum, Bald cypress, Pond Cypress, Buck Cypress, Gulf Cypress
Description: Australian Cypress softwood offers a warm cozy look with its light blonde tones and slightly darker heartwood. Its cozy look is not representative of its toughness, however, as Australian Cypress offers strength that exceeds that of oak. This toughness comes naturally as a result Australian Cypress growing up in the dry areas of Southern Queensland and New South Wales in Eastern Australia. The wood's knots give great character to an already gorgeous softwood perfectly suited for creating that warm country household feel.
Hardness: 1,375 pounds
Strength (MOR): 10,500 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,335 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 464
Tangential Shrinkage: 6.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
Douglas Fir
Other Names: Pseudotsuga menziesii, Blue Douglas-fir, British Columbia pine, British Colubian pine, Coast Douglas-fir, Colorado Douglas-fir, Colorado Pino real, Colorado real, Columbian Pine, Douglas spruce, Inland Douglas-fir, Interior Douglas-fir, Oregon Douglas-fir, Oregon pine, Puget Sound pine, Red fir, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir, Yellow fir
Description: The Douglas Fir can be found in abundance across the continent of North America, serving as a familiar sight for millions. Used often as a staple for construction, Douglas Fir is also renowned for its strength and durability. In addition to its strength, The Douglas Fir has a rich, visually soothing color combination with the heartwood varying from creamy yellowish-brown for older trees to light red for younger trees and complimented by pale white tones.
Hardness: 660 pounds
Strength (MOR): 12,600 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,830 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 530
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
Eucalyptus
Other Names: Eucalyptus grandis, Flooded Gum, Rose Gum, Scrub Gum, Grandis gum, Saligna gum, Sydney blue gum, Kalitunsi
Description: A striking wood material from Australia, Eucalyptus has a distinctive coloration ranging from pale pink to reddish-brown. Eucalyptus' grain is straight and interlocked, with a coarse and uniform texture giving a very natural look and feel. Eucalyptus is also fairly durable, with a Janka hardness rating of 1,125. Growing in popularity, Eucalyptus is particularly stunning when accompanied by light colored decor and furnishings
Hardness: 1,125 pounds
Strength (MOR): 16,200 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,880 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 624
Tangential Shrinkage: 6.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
European Beech
Other Names: Fagus sulvatica, Carpathian beech, Common beech, Danish beech, English beech, European beech, Fayard, French beech, Japanese beech, Rod bok, Romanian beech, Rumanian beech, Slavonian beech, Varlig bok, Yugoslavian beech
Description: The European Beech tree itself is often used as an ornamental addition to large gardens and parks, so it's understandable that the wood makes exquisite flooring. It has a fine and short grain that makes it easy to work with. It is a frequent choice for fine furniture and interior ornamentation. The creamy yellow and light brown tones in European Beech can add a light and contemporary feel to any space.
Hardness: 1,350 pounds
Strength (MOR): 15,700 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,450 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 721
Tangential Shrinkage: 11.8 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.8 %
Garapa
Other Names: Apuleia leiocarpa, Amarelinno, Grapia, Almendrillo Amarillo, Muirajuba, Cobre, Ana, Ana caspi, Gateado, Mapurite
Description: Garapa is a South American wood with yellow to brown-yellow heartwood. The wood 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 1,800, 50% harder than Red Oak. Rated as durable and resistant to fungi and insects, Garapa is an attractive and versatile wood that is as resilient as it is beautiful.
Hardness: 1,658 pounds
Strength (MOR): 20,043 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,351 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 830
Tangential Shrinkage: 10.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 6.5 %
Greenheart
Other Names: Ocotea rodiaei, Black greenheart, Brown greenheart, Bull forehead greenheart, Cogwood, Queenwood, Torchwood, White greenheart, Yellow greenheart
Description: Greenheart is a striking and unique wood that comes in a range of green shades: from light to dark olive green to almost black, with a fine and naturally patterned texture. Grown predominantly in Guyana and Suriname, Greenheart is also incredibly durable, so much so that it was even used as sheathing for the two strongest wooden ships ever constructed: the Antarctic exploration vessels the Fram and the Endurance. For a distinct style with strong substance, Greenheart is an excellent choice.
Hardness: 2,360 pounds
Strength (MOR): 26,200 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 3,040 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 1,009
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 8.8 %
Guajara / Moabi
Other Names: Baillonella toxisperma, African Pearwood, Njabi, Adza, Dimpampi, Brazilian Cherry Light
Description: Moabi, also known as Guajara, is a fantastic wood all around: Incredibly stable, gorgeous, and durable. The shades of the wood range from light yellow to russet and onto reddish brown. This vast array of complimentary and compatible tones makes Moabi very distinctive and yet easy to match up with a variety of decors. With durability 33% in excess of stout Red Oak, this African exotic has it all.
Hardness: 2,100 pounds
Strength (MOR): 25,300 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,200 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 820
Tangential Shrinkage: 7.5 %
Radial Shrinkage: 5.9 %
Hevea
Other Names: Heavea brasiliensis, Rubberwood, Árbol de caucho, Sibi-sibi, Mapalapa, Seringa, Seringuera, Capi, Jéve, Shiringa
Description: Hevea, also known as Rubberwood, has a pale cream to light brown heartwood with a slight pink tinge. The texture is moderately coarse and even, with a straight grain and low luster. The wood is fairly easy to work with and its light look and feel lends a contemporary feel to any room. Hevea is also resistant to fungus, bacteria, and mold, making it a solid investment in the long term.
Hardness: 995 pounds
Strength (MOR): 9,500 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,300 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 592
Tangential Shrinkage: 5.1 %
Radial Shrinkage: 2.3 %
Hickory
Other Names: Carya spp, Bitter pecan, Hickory, Pecan hickory, Sweet pecan, Nutmeg Hickory, Bitternut, Bitternut hickory, Swamp hickory, Water hickory, Wild pecan, Bitter pecan Nogal morado, Nuez encarcelada
Description: The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory hardwood floor create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of spectacular. Not only is Hickory naturally striking in the aesthetic sense, but it is also the hardest of all North American woods. Hickory has been admired for quite some time in the U.S. and abroad for both its beauty and strength, being traditionally used for decorative paneling and furniture veneer as well as for tool handles and pallets. Because of this combination of durability and powerful color contrasts, Hickory makes a versatile and attractive flooring material well-suited for any style of home.
Hardness: 1,820 pounds
Strength (MOR): 13,700 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,730 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 620
Tangential Shrinkage: 8.9 %
Radial Shrinkage: 4.9 %
Indian Rosewood
Other Names: Dalbergia latifolia, Bombay blackwood, Bombay rosewood, East Indian rosewood, Indian Palisandre, Vitti, Yerugudu
Description: Indian Rosewood is a highly sought after wood, particularly because it possesses elegant color combinations ranging from golden brown to dark purplish brown heartwood with pale yellow tones. Indian Rosewood is also particularly strong for its weight, making it a highly desirable union of style and resilience. It’s not surprising that high quality furniture makers and custom guitar designers often choose Indian Rosewood as their medium.
Hardness: 3,170 pounds
Strength (MOR): 16,920 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 1,780 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 850
Tangential Shrinkage: 5.8 %
Radial Shrinkage: 2.7 %
Ipe
Other Names: Tabebuia spp, Brazilian Ebony, Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Irontree, Tajibo, Guayacan, Lapacho, Arcwood
Description: 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.
Hardness: 3,680 pounds
Strength (MOR): 25,400 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 3,140 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 945
Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
Radial Shrinkage: 6.6 %
Kempas
Other Names: Koompassia malaccensis, Thongbueng, Gemaris, Hampas, Nyari, Kempas rawang
Description: Imported from Indonesia and Malaysia, Kempas boasts rich colors and a lustrous appearance. The heartwood ranges from orange-red to reddish-brown with subtly contrasting yellow to pale white tones. The reds of the heartwood also darken with time. This subtle contrast accentuates the shades of each individual piece, which in turn draws the eye to the natural beauty of the wood’s inherent tonal variety.
Hardness: 1,710 pounds
Strength (MOR): 17,694 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,698 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 880
Tangential Shrinkage: 6.6 %
Radial Shrinkage: 7.4 %
Kurupayra / Angico
Other Names: Anadenanthera marocarpa, Redland Rose, Angico Preto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay-atá
Description: Kurupayra, coming from the same family as Pepperwood, is incredibly durable with one of the highest Janka hardness ratings of 3,840. The vibrant wood features a reddish brown heartwood with yellow tones. The warming fusion of the red-browns and yellow creates a cozy feeling in any room and goes particularly well with white decor.
Hardness: 3,840 pounds
Strength (MOR): 29,290 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,600 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 1,050