BRAZILIAN WOOD DEPOT
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RealIpe Hardwood DeckingTigerwood:

Coula edulis

Tigerwood hard wood – RealTigerwood - decking is a beautiful exotic Brazilian hard wood which provides one of the most unique patterns you will ever see. Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - decking is so called because it has a reddish/orange background with dark vein striping which give it a tiger-like look. Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - decking will darken slightly to a redder tone with exposure to sunlight. Because of Tigerwood’s incredible beauty, it is highly sought after for both interior and exterior applications

Other Common Names:

Bossona, Bototo, Coubaril, Gateado, Gomavel, Goncalo alves, Guarabu, Gusanero, Jejuira, Kingwood, Locustwood, Muira, Muiraquatiara, Mura, Urunday, Zorrowood.
Tigerwood Grows In: Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico

Color Change:

Tigerwood hard wood – RealTigerwood - decking exhibits a large degree of color change with a pronounced darkening of the background under the stripes from an orangey tan to a deep reddish brown color. The striping also darkens.

Hardness:

Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - decking is 170% as hard as red oak (2160 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).

Density and Buoyancy

Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - decking is a very dense and heavy wood, with a Janka hardness of 2160 (67% harder than Red Oak at 1210) and average weight of 60 lbs./cu. ft. Specific Gravity is .45, making this wood very buoyant.

Drying and Shrinkage

Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - decking drys well with only minor checking and warping. Shrinkage and movement after drying is minimal.

Workability

Pre-drilling tigerwood decking is recommended for screwing and nailing, and carbide-tipped blades and bits are recommended for power tools.

Durability

Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - decking is extremely durable, with a high level of resistance to beetle attacks. It can be finished to a medium luster and will stand up well to wear. Tigerwood – RealTigerwood - is dimensionally stable and resists twisting and warping. It will remain smooth, splinter-free and friendly to bare feet for years.

Preservation

Tigerwood hard wood – RealTigerwood - decking weathers well naturally, no preservatives needed. Flood Deck oil provides optimal UV protection and color retention.

Uses

Flooring, decking, doors, musical instruments, lathe art, paneling and trim are all popular uses for Tigerwood – RealTigerwood.