Jatoba

#202306

GENERAL SPECS

Distinct heartwood and sapwood by color
Heartwood ranging from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, white-yellowish sapwood
Imperceptible smell and taste
High density
Hard to cut
Regular to irregular grain
Medium texture
Slightly lustrous surface

NATURAL DURABILITY

Considered highly resistant to termites and white and brown rot fungi, but susceptible to marine borers. In contact with the soil, H. stilbocarpa hayne exhibited an average lifespan of less than 9 years, being considered moderately durable; however, in laboratory tests, it showed medium to high resistance to attack by wood-destroying organisms. In a marine environment, the wood of Hymenaea sp. tested was intensely attacked by boring organisms.

WORKABILITY

A wood of jatoba is moderately easy to work with, can be planed, glued, screwed, and nailed without issues. It exhibits strength for turning and slicing. The finishing is good. It accepts paint, varnish, and polish.

APLICATIONS

Heavy External: Railroad tracks, sleepers.

Heavy Internal: Beams, joists, diagonal beams.

Light External: Slats, frames, joinery, trims, slats, tracks.

Light Internal: Doors, windows, door frames, trims, baseboards, panels, wall coverings, ceilings, boards, floor tiles, parquet flooring, staircase steps, and furniture.

Other applications: Sporting goods and toys, tool handles, agricultural implements, turned parts, transportation.