TaliBeen there, done that.Common trade names: Tali Genus: Erythophleum suaveolensJanka Hardness (pounds-force): 2920Description: Tali has a rich, warm hue across the red and brown color spectrum. It's very hard, grain typically tight, but may be irregular. Tali is a favorite of tropical … [ more ]
GarapaBlonde and beautiful. The fun might last a while longer with the wood, though.Common trade names: Brazilian Ash, Amarealao, Marotoa, Muiratua, Grapia. Genus: Apuleia leiocarpaJanka Hardness (pounds-force): 1650Description: The lumber is derived from the genus of flowering legumes family, … [ more ]
TigerwoodThis little stair jack used to bug me a great deal, but it's really grown on me over time.Common trade names: Zebrawood, Tigerwood, Brazilian Tigerwood, Goncalo AlvesGenus: Astronium fraxinifolium, Astronium graveolensJanka Hardness (pounds-force): 2250Description: Known for its … [ more ]
CumaruMore reminiscing...Common trade names: Brazilian Teak, Tonka, Southern Chestnut Genus: Dipteryx odorataJanka Hardness (pounds-force): 3540Description: Cumaru lumber is produced from the same plant that yields Tonka Beans, a vanilla substitute, perfume, and tobacco products. The FDA … [ more ]
IpeA nice reminder of our 2011 website...Common trade names: Brazilian Walnut and Ipe refer to several species of the Genus Tabebuia. Genus: Tabebuia spp.Janka Hardness (pounds-force): 3680Description: Ipe is the hardest easily available tropical hardwood we offer. Its hues are generally an … [ more ]
I get many questions about preserving the look of a newly installed product. Just today I fielded an inquiry about how to seal up and enhance the looks of a fire escape I installed earlier this year. It was a bargain job, with Yellawood and a cedar railing system, but for the moment, it still … [ more ]