CIENTIFICAL NAME
- Apuleia leiocarpa
OUR PRODUCTS
Garapa
#202306
GENERAL SPECS
- Heartwood and sap-wood are alike in colors (light brown/yellow)
- Medium density and textures
NATURAL DURABILITY
The heartwood presents moderate resistance to attacks by decay-causing fungi but high resistance against dry-wood termites. In laboratory tests, this wood was considered resistant to fungi caused by Gloeophyllum Trabeum, Coriolus Versicolor, and Poria Monticola. However, in a field test with posts in contact with the soil, this wood showed an average lifespan of less than 9 years.
WORKABILITY
The garapa wood is easy to work with as long as appropriate tools are used due to the presence of silica; however, it glues well and provides a good finish.
APLICATIONS
Heavy External: Bridges, stakes, railway sleepers, crossarms, posts, poles.
Heavy Internal: Beams, rafters.
Light External: Rafters, casings, trims, slats, battens.
Light Internal: Joinery (Leve Interna, Esquadrias): Doors, louvers, casings.
Decorative: Molding, trims, linings, baseboards, parquet flooring, staircase steps, and decorative furniture.
Other Uses: Tool handles, transportation.
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Portugal
Brasil
Largo Luís de Camões, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal