Tatajuba

#202309

GENERAL SPECS

Heartwood and sapwood distinguished by color
Core golden yellow, darkening to yellowish brown
Shine moderate
Smell and taste imperceptible
Density average
Moderately hard to cut
Grain reverse
Texture average

NATURAL DURABILITY

The heartwood is resistant to attack by white and brown rot fungi. Tatajuba wood, demonstrated to have natural durability greater than seven years. Considered moderately resistant to drill attack, marine and, in contact with the ground, it may to present life useful life of more than 25 years.

WORKABILITY

Tatajuba wood is easy to work with hand tools or mechanics, producing excellent finishing. No accepted nails with ease. Drilling is recommended prior to placing nails.

APLICATIONS

Heavy Internal: Sleepers railways, crosses, stakes, fenders.

Light External: shears, beams, rafters.

Light Internal: Jambs, windows, panels, wainscoting, ceilings floors:
• boards
• parquet
• parquet furniture
• high quality furniture
• decorative

Other Uses: Blades decorative, decoration and adornment, pieces turned, vessels, tool handles.