CIENTIFICAL NAME

  • Mezilaurus itauba

OUR PRODUCTS

Itauba

#202312

GENERAL SPECS

  • Its texture is medium and uniform, with a hard and heavy wood, that is, its density is relatively high

  • Pleasant smell (slightly sweet) when freshly cut

  • Imperceptible taste

  • It presents more yellow tones, but as they pass time turns dark brown

NATURAL DURABILITY

Itauba wood has high durability against external agents.

WORKABILITY

Itauba wood is a little difficult to work with because it is a hard and heavy wood, however, it is possible to make good finishes.

APLICATIONS

External heavy: bridges, strays and posts

Internal light, structural: beams, rafts, lathes

Light indoor, general utility: boards for floors and decks, windows, door arches and furniture.

Other uses: use in ship and vehicle construction and agricultural implements and manufacture of turned parts.

Get in touch for more information

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