Types of Wood We Offer

Acacia
  • Other Names: Acacia Mollissima, Black Wattle, Burma Walnut, Tan Wattle, Basboom, Shittah, Shittum
  • Description: With a beautifully blended assortment of colors, Acacia is a tasteful choice that exudes an unmistakable air of sophistication, all the while sporting a surprisingly reasonable price tag. Its medium to dark brown heartwood is tinged with vibrant reddish orange and accented with light yellows. With its aesthetic flair and great durability, Acacia would be as complimentary to curling beside the fireplace as it would for a candle-lit tango. How you choose to enjoy it is up to you.
  • Hardness: 1,750 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 17,500 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,080 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 540
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.1 %
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Amendoim
  • Other Names: Pterogyne nitens, Ybyraro, Guiaro, Ibiraro, Pau Fava, Viraro
  • Description: With its lustrous appearance, Amendoim flooring has a rich, deep collection of reddish-brown and tan hues that draw the eye in and keep it there. Amendoim wood's yellow-brown tones combine with the wood's luster and wavy grain to create its inherent visual warmth. An Amendoim floor would be perfectly suited for tan or beige furniture sets.
  • Hardness: 1,340 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 13,800 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,030 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 800
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 6.5 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
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Angelique Mahogany
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Ash
  • Other Names: Fraxinus americana, American ash, Biltmore ash, Canadian ash, Cane ash, Fresno, Green ash, Mountain ash, Quebec ash, Red ash, White ash, White river ash
  • Description: Ash is a light to medium toned wood with great durability. The wood has great impact resistance, often serving as the material of choice for baseball bat manufacturers. Attractive as well as strong, the reddish brown heartwood in Ash accompanied by its creamy white tones are truly spectacular when flushed with light. For decorating, Ash is very complimentary to off-white, tan, and darker brown furniture and decor.
  • Hardness: 1,200 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 15,000 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,660 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 769
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.8 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.9 %
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Australian Cypress
  • Other Names: Barakula Gold, White Cypress, Cypress Pine, Callitris Glauca, Murray Pine, Murray River Cypress, Murray River Pine, Blue Cypress
  • Description: Australian cypress is mostly golden colored. It shows a high degree of variation between sapwood and heartwood. Colors range from cream colored sapwood and yellow-gold to brown heartwood. Knots accentuate the wood occasionally with darker colors still.
  • Hardness: 1,375 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 11,784 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,242 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 608
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 2.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 2.4 %
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Bacana / Copaiba
  • Other Names: Copaifera spp, Copaiba, Copaibeira
  • Description: Bacana flooring features a great tonal assortment of rich reddish-browns in the heartwood with dark stripes. Bacana hardwood gorgeously combines distinctive patterning with its light to medium brown reds to create a simultaneously attention-grabbing yet calming feel, making it perfect as a complimentary decorative accent or a centerpiece in itself. The rich, golden luster of Bacana floors along with a Janka hardness rating comporable to Red Oak make them a good choice for durability and apperance. We offer a Bacana floor with a variety of stains including: cayenne, honey, or chestnut.
  • Hardness: 1,420 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 16,770 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,750 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 500
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.2 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.1 %
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Birch
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Bloodwood
  • Other Names: Brosimum paraense, Adda, Satine, Satine Rubane, Amapa Rana, Siton Paya, Muirapiranga
  • Description: Bloodwood is a breathtaking wood some of the deepest crimson tones in all of hardwood. This South American treasure is highly sought after for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which is its incredibly smooth texture, making it not only pleasing to the eye, but pleasing to the touch. The unique heartwood can vary from grayish red to deep red, and the wood's high luster further intensifies these beautiful shades. Besides being one of the most striking woods on the market, Bloodwood is also one of the most durable, boasting a Janka hardness rating of 2900, about 140% stronger than Red Oak. With its strength and amazing looks, Bloodwood makes a bold and beautiful statement in any setting.
  • Hardness: 2,900 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 12,900 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,890 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,080
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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Bolivian Coffeewood
  • Other Names: Momoqui, Patagonian Coffee Wood, Partridgewood, Coffeewood, Granadillo, Ebano, Caesalpinia pluviosa DC.
  • Description: Bolivian Coffeewood (Momoqui) is within the same family as Lapacho and Ipe. Grains and colors are very similar to Lapacho and Ipe but Bolivian Coffeewood has less variation in color. Bolivian Coffeewood's color ranges from dark green to brownish pieces. The rich mosaic is further enhanced with distinctive graining.
  • Hardness: 3,680 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 0 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 0.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 0.0 %
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Brazilian Brownheart
  • Other Names: Vouacapoua Americana, Partridge Wood, Brownheart, Acapu, Wacapou, Bois Perdrix, Bowhanti, Ritangueira, Kabbi, Tjanaren Wakapoe, Tjatjaboetja, Wakabo
  • Description: The handsome, dark colored wood is reported to be highly popular in Brazil for heavy durable construction and flooring. The species is reported to be a source of the best timber in French Guiana. The clearly differentiated sapwood is pale beige or nearly white in color. The heartwood color is described as dark brown or reddish brown, or maroon brown to dark brown and deepens upon exposure. Very distinct and lighter colored vessel lines are reported to be present.
  • Hardness: 2,028 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 17,390 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,190 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 580
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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Brazilian Cherry
  • Other Names: Hymenaea courbaril, Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry, Copal, Azucar, Jatai, Jutai, Locust
  • Description: Brazilian Cherry flooring, also known as Jatoba, is the most popular exotic hardwood flooring imported into the US. The popularity of the Brazilian Cherry floor is due to its combination of superior performance and beautiy. Its reddish-brown heartwood is streaked with dark black striping, giving it amazing contrast and depth. At the same time, Brazilian Cherry wood is very decoratively versatile, suiting a variety of darker and lighter color schemes due to its distinctive coloring. Brazilian Cherry is also very hard and durable with a Janka hardness rating of 2350, almost twice as hard as Red Oak. Brazilian Cherry looks fantastic when contrasted with dark colored or black furniture, countertops and cabinets. The combination of exotic beauty and strength make Brazilian Cherry hardwood a great choice for any home or business.
  • Hardness: 2,350 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 19,400 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,160 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 800
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 6.2 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
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Bubinga
  • Other Names: Guibourtia spp., Essingang, Ovan, kevazingo, Waka
  • Description: Bubinga flooring comes from a specie of tree originating in central and western regions of Africa. The wavy figure and high luster of Bubinga wood has made it a popular choice for many high end applications, such as custom guitars. Beyond its beauty, a Bubinga floor brings durability to the table in the form of a solid Janka hardness rating of 2,630 and a high resistance to termite attack. As Bubinga floors age, their brownish-tones will darken. The wood's texture if fine and even, and is rated as easy to work with. The striking coloring and high luster of Bubinga hardwood contributes greatly to the expansive feel of any space.
  • Hardness: 2,630 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 22,600 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,480 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 960
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 5.8 %
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Cherry
  • Other Names: Prunus serotina, American Cherry, Black Wild Cherry, Chisos Wild Cherry, Rum Cherry, Southwest Choke Cherry
  • Description: Cherry wood is a North American wood with a distinctive reddish brown coloring that can vary from a very light to very dark shade, making it decoratively versatile. Cherry floors, much like other domestic species such as Maple and Oak, invoke a sense of tradition and distinction. This inherent beauty is a one of many reasons why Cherry flooring is a frequent choice of fine furniture designers and architects alike. Among the softer hardwoods, a harder wood might make a better choice in a high traffic environment than a Cherry floor. However, Cherry hardwood is rated as very resistant to decay and dimensionally stable, which, combined with proper maintenance, ensures a long life for your Cherry hardwood floor.
  • Hardness: 950 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 12,330 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,490 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 544
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.1 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.7 %
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Cumaru
  • Other Names: Yellow Cumaru, Red Cumaru, Dipteryx odorata, Golden Teak, Brazilian Chestnut, Southern Chestnut, Brazilian Teak
  • Description: Cumaru flooring, commonly called Brazilian Chestnut, is a tough and dense wood imported from Brazil that has an irregular, somewhat interlocked grain and wavy, course texture. Because of its density, Cumaru floors are very resistant to termites and decay. Cumaru's heartwood is a medium brown with distinctive tan shades that compliment one another in with tonal warmth to create a relaxing feeling that's great to come home to. Cumaru wood is a popular choice for homeowners and decorators looking for more of a brown-toned floor. Our Cumaru hardwood is sustainably harvested from regions such as Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. The wood's Janka hardness is rated as 3,200, making a Cumaru floor approximately 270% harder than a Red Oak floor.
  • Hardness: 3,200 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 24,800 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 3,050 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,090
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 5.4 %
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Cumaru Dark
  • Other Names: Red Cumaru, Dipterix odorata, Brazilian Teak, Southern Chestnut, Brazilian Teak
  • Description: Red Cumaru, commonly called Brazilian Teak, is a darker and redder wood than its standard Cumaru counterpart. Red Cumaru is a tough and dense wood imported from Brazil that has an irregular, somewhat interlocked grain and wavy, coarse texture. Because of its density, it is highly resistant to termites and decay. Red Cumaru's heartwood is a reddish brown with prominent tan tones that create a rich and pleasing color combination.
  • Hardness: 3,200 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 24,800 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 3,050 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,090
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 5.4 %
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Douglas Fir
  • Other Names: Pseudotsuga menziesii, Blue Douglas-fir, British Columbia pine, British Colubian pine, Coast Douglas-fir, Colorado Douglas-fir, Colorado Pino real, Colorado real, Columbian Pine, Douglas spruce, Inland Douglas-fir, Interior Douglas-fir, Oregon Douglas-fir, Oregon pine, Puget Sound pine, Red fir, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir, Yellow fir
  • Description: The Douglas Fir can be found in abundance across the continent of North America, serving as a familiar sight for millions. Used often as a staple for construction, Douglas Fir is also renowned for its strength and durability. In addition to its strength, Douglas Fir has a rich, visually soothing color combination with the heartwood varying from creamy yellowish-brown for older trees to light red for younger trees and complimented by pale white tones.
  • Hardness: 660 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 12,400 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,950 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 530
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
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Garapa / Golden Teak
  • Other Names: Golden Teak, Brazilian Ash, Grapia, Apuleia leiocarpa, Grapia, Almendrillo Amarillo, Muirajuba, Cobre, Ana, Ana caspi, Gateado, Mapurite
  • Description: Garapa is a South American wood with yellow to brown-yellow heartwood. The wood has a medium luster, an interlocked grain, and a fine texture that accentuates the wood's rich gold and brown tones. The wood is also rated with a solid Janka hardness rating of 1,700, about 25% harder than Red Oak. Rated as durable and resistant to fungi and insects, Garapa is an attractive and versatile wood that is as resilient as it is beautiful.
  • Hardness: 1,700 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 18,100 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,835 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 830
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 10.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.5 %
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Genuine Mahogany
  • Other Names: Swietenia Macrophyla, Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany, True Mahogany, Honduran Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, Big Leaf Mahogany, Large-leaved Mahogany, Sky Fruit, Tropical American Mahogany, True Mahogany
  • Description: This is the most sought after Mahogany. Renowned for its incredible depth of grain and beautiful figure, Genuine Mahogany is one of the most popular woods in the world. It is deep red brown in color and full of gorgeous grain patterns.
  • Hardness: 800 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 11,500 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 4.1 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.0 %
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Heart Pine
  • Other Names: Southern Longlearf Yellow Pine, Old Growth Pine, Antique Pine, Pitch Pine, Reclaimed Heart Pine, Yellow Pine, Yellow Heart Pine, Longleaf Pine, Southern Pine, American Pitch Pine, Slash Pine
  • Description: Heart Pine is a highly sought after wood that is often reclaimed from older sources as a result of its scarcity. It has a gorgeous brown-orange complexion with soft yellows mixed in as well. It has a tight and vertical grain, and is slightly harder than Red Oak. Heart Pine has a rich historical background, serving as a prominent material for construction in the United States during the Industrial Revolution. Whether you're looking for a rustic or a formal look, Heart Pine is a versatile wood that can meet both needs with ease.
  • Hardness: 1,225 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 12,600 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,070 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 5.1 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 7.5 %
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Hickory
  • Other Names: Pecan Carya spp, Bitter pecan, Hickory, Pecan hickory, Sweet pecan, Nutmeg Hickory, Bitternut, Bitternut hickory, Swamp hickory, Water hickory, Wild pecan, Bitter pecan Nogal morado, Nuez encarcelada
  • Description: The distinctive and numerous shades of brown inherent in a Hickory hardwood floor create remarkable contrasts that, along with its intricate grain patterns, are nothing short of spectacular. Not only is Hickory naturally striking in the aesthetic sense, but it is also the hardest of all North American woods. Hickory has been admired for quite some time in the U.S. and abroad for both its beauty and strength, being traditionally used for decorative paneling and furniture veneer as well as for tool handles and pallets. Because of this combination of durability and powerful color contrasts, Hickory makes a versatile and attractive flooring material well-suited for any style of home.
  • Hardness: 1,825 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 13,700 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,730 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 620
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.9 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.9 %
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Ipe
  • Other Names: Tabebuia spp, Lapacho, Brazilian Ebony, Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Irontree, Tajibo, Guayacan, Lapacho, Arcwood
  • Description: Ipe hardwood flooring is incredibly durable. Its dense cell structure serves as a natural deterrent to insects, decay, and molds, ensuring that an Ipe floor will last quite a while. Because of this natural resilience Ipe is often the first choice for decking because of its almost unparalleled ability to stand up to the elements. More than just durable, Ipe wood is also very pleasing to the eye. With a Class A fire rating, Ipe hardwood occupies the same class of fire-retardant materials as steel. For durability, safety, and beauty, Ipe floors make an excellent choice.
  • Hardness: 3,680 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 25,400 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 3,140 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,025
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.6 %
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Kempas
  • Other Names: Koompassia spp, Thongbueng, Gemaris, Hampas, Nyari, Kempas rawang, Impas (Sabah), Mengris (Sarawak),Tualangun
  • Description: Imported from Indonesia and Malaysia, Kempas boasts rich colors and a lustrous appearance. The heartwood ranges from orange-red to reddish-brown with subtly contrasting yellow to pale white tones. The reds of the heartwood also darken with time. This subtle contrast accentuates the shades of each individual piece, which in turn draws the eye to the natural beauty of the wood’s inherent tonal variety.
  • Hardness: 1,750 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 17,694 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,698 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 880
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.0 %
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Khaya / African Mahogany
  • Other Names: Khaya Ivorensis, Akuk, Bandoro, Benin Mahogany, Bisselon, Bitehi, Diali, Iri, Iri Kiree, Khaya Mahogany, Nigerian, Lagos Mahogany, Degema Mahogany, Krala, Mangona, Munyama, Mbaua, Ogwano, Senegal Mahogany
  • Description: Khaya, also knows as African Mahogany, varies from the light pinkish-brown to a deep reddish shade, often with a purple cast. Khaya / African Mahogany is a hardwood with an interlocked or straight grain, often with a ribbon figure, and a moderately coarse texture. Color ranges from creamy-white sapwood to reddish brown heartwood, often with a purple cast. African Mahogany is moderately heavy and hard with medium bending and crushing strength, low stiffness and shock resistance, moderate decay resistance, and good stability.
  • Hardness: 830 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 12,240 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,383 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 4.5 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 2.5 %
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Kurupayra
  • Other Names: Anadenanthera marocarpa, Angico, Redland Rose, Angico Preto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay-atá
  • Description: Kurupayra flooring, coming from the same family as Pepperwood, is incredibly durable with one of the highest Janka hardness ratings of 3,840. The vibrant wood features a reddish brown heartwood with yellow tones. The warming fusion of the red-browns and yellow of a Kurupayra floor creates a cozy feeling in any room and goes particularly well with white decor. Much like it's cousin, Patagonian Rosewood (also known as Curupau), Kurupayra hardwood flooring is full of character and color, though its tones are much mellower and softer than those of its cousin. Its colors will darken with time and exposure to light, giving Kurpayra floors, along with its random grain, a rich mosaic look.
  • Hardness: 3,840 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 29,290 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,600 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,050
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
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Lacewood / Leopardwood
  • Other Names: Roupala Montana, Roupala Brasiliensis, Brazilian Lacewood, Australian Lacewood, South American Lacewood, Roopola Brasillensis, American Sycamore, European Lacewood, Louro Faia, Silky Oak,
  • Description: Lacewood / Leopardwood has a very conspicuous flecking that gives this wood its namesake. The wood itself is a reddish brown with grey or light brown rays, which result in a lace pattern when quartersawn. Like other woods that exhibit the strongest figure in quartersawn pieces, Lacewood / Leopardwood has the most pronounced figure and displays the largest flecks when perfectly quartersawn; this is due to the wood's wide medullary rays, whose layout can be seen the clearest when lookin at the endgrain.
  • Hardness: 2,150 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 0 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 0.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 0.0 %
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Laminate
  • Other Names: Brands: Alloc, Nature Flooring, Armstrong, Columbia, Kronotex, Lamett, Mannington, Mohawk, Pergo, Quick-Step, Quickstyle, Stepco, Wilsonart
  • Description: Laminate flooring is one of the latest trends in the residential flooring industry. Because of it excellent price point and superb durability, laminate flooring has become one of the hottest consumer products in the house and home market. Laminate flooring is an ultra-durable product that looks like a real wood or stone floor. But it's less costly and generally easier to install.
  • Hardness: 2,000 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 12,000 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 800 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,200
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 0.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 0.0 %
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Lapacho
  • Other Names: Tabebuia spp, Ipe, Brazilian Ebony, Brazilian Walnut, Ironwood, Irontree, Tajibo, Guayacan, Lapacho, Arcwood
  • Description: Lapacho Ipe hardwood flooring, a Paraguayan Ipe, is incredibly durable. Its dense cell structure serves as a natural deterrent to insects, decay, and molds, ensuring that a Lapacho Ipe floor will last quite a while. More than just durable, Lapacho Ipe wood is also very pleasing to the eye. With a Class A fire rating, Lapacho Ipe hardwood occupies the same class of fire-retardant materials as steel. For durability, safety, and beauty, Lapacho Ipe floors make an excellent choice.
  • Hardness: 3,684 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 25,360 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 3,140 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,025
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.6 %
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Maple
  • Other Names: Acer spp, Ahorn, Erable, European maple, Field maple, Bird’s Eye maple, Black maple, Canadian maple, Curly maple, Fiddleback maple, Hard maple, Rock maple, Sugar maple, White maple, Bigleaf maple, Broadleaf maple, Oregon maple, Pacific Coast maple, Western maple, Silver maple, Soft maple, White maple, Ashleaf maple, Boxelder, Manitoba maple
  • Description: Maple flooring is a bright, attractive and classic hardwood standard in the United States, celebrated as the state tree of Wisconsin, Vermont, West Virginia, and New York. The light, pale tone of maple wood accentuates the light of any room, both brightening the room while simultaneously making it appear more expansive. The yellowish-brown heartwood is accompanied by tones that are sometimes tinged with reddish-brown. Maple hardwood flooring has a fine, uniform texture and is incredibly strong and shock resistant, with particular resistance to abrasion and wear, making a maple floor a beauty that you will be able to enjoy in your home for years to come.
  • Hardness: 1,450 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 10,700 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,450 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 755
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 9.9 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
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Massaranduba
  • Other Names: Manilkara bidentata, Brazilian Redwood, Bulletwood, Chicozapote, Ausubo, Nispero, Beefwood, Bolletri, Balata Rouge
  • Description: Brazilian Redwood, also known as Massaranduba, is a gorgeous and durable hardwood whose durability makes it a frequent choice not only for flooring but decking as well. The naturally beautiful heartwood can range from light to dark brownish-red, with a grain that can be straight, somewhat wavy, or interlocked. Brazilian Redwood is also very easy to maintain, and it's Janka hardness rating of 3,190 ensures that it will stand up just as well against impacts in the short term as it will against decay in the long term.
  • Hardness: 3,190 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 29,200 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 3,450 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,000
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 9.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.3 %
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Merbau
  • Other Names: Intsia biuga, Intsia palembanica, Ipil, Kwila, Lumpha, Lumpho, Tat-talun, Vesi, Mirabow
  • Description: The Merbau Hardwood color is pretty dark brown with reddish tones. While the sapwood of the Merbau tree consists somehow whitish colors, the heartwood of the Merbau tree is a lot darker with brown and red-brown colors. When first cut the Merbau heartwood is a lot brighter with orange yellowish colors, but it gets the darker colors upon exposure and with time. Another interesting thing about the Merbau hardwood is that sometimes you might see golden-yellowish "flecks" on it, something that gives the Merbau hardwood a very beautiful and shiny look. Most of the Merbau Hardwood Flooring consists with medium to high variation in colors. Material is hand selected, at the mill level, for dark or light to achieve a better color selection.
  • Hardness: 1,925 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 16,679 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,239 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 640.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 380.0 %
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Moabi / Guajara
  • Other Names: Baillonella toxisperma, African Pearwood, Njabi, Adza, Dimpampi, Brazilian Cherry Light, Moabi, Guajara
  • Description: Brazilian Kempas, also known as Guajara, is a fantastic wood all around: Incredibly stable, gorgeous, and durable. The shades of the wood range from light yellow to russet and onto reddish brown. This vast array of complimentary and compatible tones make it very distinctive and yet easy to match up with a variety of decors. With durability 33% in excess of stout Red Oak, this South American exotic has it all.
  • Hardness: 2,100 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 25,300 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,200 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 820
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.5 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 5.9 %
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Morado
  • Other Names: Machaerium scleroxylon, Caviuna, Pau-ferro, Jacarandá-violeta
  • Description: Morado is a South American wood with a striking dark violet-brown heartwood that is sometimes streaked. It has a medium to high luster, and a texture that can range from coarse to fine. It's grain is interlocked and can be straight or irregular. Highly resistant to decay and fungi, Morado's hardness also contributes to its durability, the wood holding a Janka hardness rating of 1,780. Used for decorative veneers, specialty items, and cabinet work, Morado is wood widely recognized for its beauty, often being used for many of the same purposes of another South American beauty, Brazilian Rosewood.
  • Hardness: 2,400 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 17,700 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,351 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 880
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 6.7 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 2.9 %
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Padauk
  • Other Names: Pterocarpus soyauxii, Bosulu, Ngula, Mbil, Mbe
  • Description: Padauk flooring sports amazingly vivid bright coloring with dramatic dark streaking, adding beautiful flair to any space. Padauk wood possesses an inherent natural sheen that adds to the beauty of its presentation. Unlike some other exotic hardwood species, Padauk hardwood is exceptionally dimensionally stable, experiencing very little movement in service and ensuring a stable and secure floor. Rated as very durable, Padauk floors are naturally resistant to termite attack and are known to stand up to prolonged service without any preservative treatment for more than 25 years. For amazing color and consistent durability, a Padauk floor is a fantastic choice.
  • Hardness: 2,220 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 13,900 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,560 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 670
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 5.2 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.3 %
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Palo Blanco / Exotic Hickory
  • Other Names: Cybistax Donnell-Smithii, Duranga, Primavera, San Juan, Exotic Hickory, Cortez, Cortez Blanco
  • Description: Palo Blanco hardwood flooring, or Exotic Hickory as it is sometimes called, is cream colored, yellowish-white to yellowish-brown, sometimes sporting brown striping. Palo Blanco flooring is a somewhat soft wood, so this should be taken into account in applications where there will be a fair amount of wear and tear on the floor, though it does have natural resistances to brown and white rot fungi. Palo Blanco flooring is a beautiful, pale yellow wood with distinctive black striping that is sure to catch the eye with its contrast while soothing with its soft tones.
  • Hardness: 680 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 9,530 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,040 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 550
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 5.1 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.1 %
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Para Rosewood
  • Other Names: Platymiscium spp, Macacauba, Para Rosewood, Macaca Wood, Curuatinga Rosewood, Monkeywood, Nambar, Roble Colorado, Vencola, Tarara Colorado
  • Description: Para Rosewood hardwood flooring is a very unique and rare wood from Brazil with purplish brown to bright red coloring as well as prominent striping. Para Rosewood is highly sought after as a result of its unique beauty and incredible variations in tone. This wood is not being logged anymore and will be considered a one-of-a-kind floor. The rich red and purple tones of a Rosewood hardwood floor infuse any room with warmth and distinction. These dramatic tones make Rosewood floors amazing complements to red or black furniture sets and color schemes. Like many other South American woods, Rosewood also features a substantial Janka hardness rating. As a result, Rosewood hardwood is resistant to shock, dents, and other household hazards. If your'e looking to add a true work of art for your house's decor, Rosewood hardwood flooring is a bold yet elegant choice.
  • Hardness: 2,450 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 27,600 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 3,200 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 880
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 3.5 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 2.7 %
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Patagonian Rosewood
  • Other Names: Anadenanthera colubrina, Kurupay, Patagonian Rosewood, Curupau
  • Description: Patagonian Rosewood flooring, originating in the forests of Paraguay, is also known as Curupau. It is a very appealing wood that is highly compatible with any home design or color scheme. This versatility comes from the fact that Patagonian Rosewoods's pale pink and yellow tones are sharply distinguished from its dark brown shades and occasional black streaking, creating a pleasing contrast that is complemented by the wood's crossed grain and creates a beautiful combination of rich browns and yellows. Patagonian Rosewood hardwood flooring also has astonishing durability. The wood's Janka hardness rating 3,840, making Patagonian Rosewood floors particularly resilient against wear and tear and impacts. With its more dramatic shades and striping, the feel of a Patagonian Rosewood floor is quite distinct from its creamy brown and significantly mellower cousin, Kurupayra.
  • Hardness: 3,840 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 23,780 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,730 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,020
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
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Peruvian Walnut
  • Other Names: Juglans neotropica, Nogal, Tropical walnut, Nogal silvestre, Tocte, Nuez meca, Nogal blanco
  • Description: Peruvian Walnut flooring, also known as Nogal, is a striking specie originating from central and South America. With dark brown tones and purplish tint, Peruvian Walnut hardwood brings warmth and distinction to any space. These colors are accentuated by the wood's high luster. Peruvian Walnut floors are an increasingly popular choice for exotic looks and distinctive graining. A Peruvian Walnut floor differs from a North American Walnut floor by being more uniformly colored.
  • Hardness: 1,010 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 9,100 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,020 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 610
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 5.5 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 2.8 %
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Purpleheart
  • Other Names: Peltogyne, Violetwood, Amaranth, Pau Roxo, Roxihno, Pau Violeta, Amaranth
  • Description: The breathtaking coloring that has made Purpleheart world famous occurs when its freshly cut brown heartwood is exposed to the air, rapidly turning deep purple. Over time, prolonged exposure to light causes the heartwood to slowly transition from purple to a rich, dark brownish-purple shade. Purpleheart also possesses complimentary tones that can range from pale pink to whitish-grey. Purpleheart is very popular not only because of its amazing color, but also for its high level of durability. This wood serves as stunning decorative accent to any room and is sure to catch the admiring eye of any visitor.
  • Hardness: 1,860 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 21,300 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,420 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 1,057
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 6.1 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.2 %
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Red Birch
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Red Oak
  • Other Names: Quercus spp, American red oak, Black oak, Canadian red oak, Gray oak, Northern red oak, Southern red oak, Scarlet oak, Spanish oak
  • Description: Red Oak flooring features red-tinged brown heartwood and white tones that create a subtle but resonant contrast that makes this wood uniquely enjoyable. A consistent grain adds to the grace of the overall presentation of a Red Oak floor. All of these elements make Red Oak a colorfully multifaceted yet understated beauty that, much like White Oak, is aesthetically complementary to any style of home, be it modern or rustic. Red Oak floors have long been a beloved domestic standard in the United States, while the Red Oak wood itself has also served as the industry standard of hardness with a Janka hardness rating of 1,290. With its subtle red tones, rooms floored with Red Oak hardwood will feel warmer without the wood taking center stage. This allows other decorative elements such as fine furniture or artwork to stand out while being complemented by the beautiful Red Oak flooring underfoot.
  • Hardness: 1,290 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 14,300 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,850 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 780
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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Royal Mahogany
  • Other Names: Carapa guianensis, Andiroba, Crabwood, Cedro Macho, Carapa
  • Description: Royal Mahogany flooring is a tropical wood from Central and South America with a texture similar to true mahogany. The reddish-brown heartwood of Royal Mahogany hardwood floors feature various shades from medium to dark, adding a cozy and warming feeling to any room. Royal Mahogany is also rated as both very easy to work with and durable, with marked resistance to insects and decay ensuring the long lasting enjoyment of an Royal Mahogany floor.
  • Hardness: 1,220 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 11,100 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,560 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 705
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 3.1 %
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Santos Mahogany
  • Other Names: Myroxylon balsamum, Cabreuva, Balsamito, Cabore, Caboriba, Bosnian Pine, Incensio Colorado, Quina, Tache
  • Description: antos Mahogany flooring is one of the most coveted exotic hardwoods in the world. Santos Mahogany hardwood has beautiful reddish brown to deep red color that remains constant over time, and its tight grain serves as an exquisite accompaniment to the rich colors with its fine, distinctive strokes. Like many Brazilian exotics, Santos Mahogany wood offers not only a beautiful visual appearance but astounding durability as well. With a Janka rating of 2,200, Santos Mahogany floors are 18% harder than Hickory floors, the hardest of North American hardwoods. For longevity and amazing looks, a Santos Mahogany floor is tough to beat.
  • Hardness: 2,200 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 25,400 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,060 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 900
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 6.5 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.2 %
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Sapele
  • Other Names: Entandrophragma Cylnidricum, Sapelli, Penkwa, Muyovu
  • Description: Sapele is a beautiful African hardwood that features a reddish to purplish-brown heartwood. In addition to its inherent natural beauty, our Sapele features a classic French bleed and is ribbon cut. The ribbon cutting process gives the engineered Sapele the appearance of an almost entirely veritcal grain with beautiful stripes running elegantly from wall to wall. This unique wood will accent a variety of different styles of decor with distinctive coloring and a gorgeous grain.
  • Hardness: 1,500 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 8,500 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 16,100 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 700
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
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Southern Yellow Pine
  • Other Names: Longleaf Pine, Loblolly, Shortleaf Pine, Slash
  • Description: The sapwood of pine is a yellowish white, while the heartwood is a reddish brown, orange, or yellow heartwood. The sapwood is usually wide in second growth stands. Heartwood begins to form when the tree is about 20 years old. In old, slow-growth trees, sapwood may be only 1 to 2 inches in width. Southern Yellow Pine represents the least expensive, yet one of the most traditional flooring choices available. Yellow Pine is used for structural timber, structural grade plywood, building construction, boxes, baskets, crates, cooperage, pallets, millwork, woodenware, novelties, boat building, and applications requirirng hardness and good wearing qualities.
  • Hardness: 690 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 0 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.4 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
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Strand Bamboo
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Sucupira
  • Other Names: Bowdichia spp, Tiete Chestnut, Alcornoque, Sapupira,
  • Description: Sucupira flooring, also known as Tiete Chestnut, is a great combination of the exotic and the practical. It is a stunning wood that can easily stand up to a large amount of foot traffic. Sucupira hardwood has rich red-brown, chocolate-brown, or light brown heartwood with yellowish or whitish tones and high luster. Sucupira wood possesses a medium to coarse texture with an interlocked grain. With its dark warming tones, a nearby fireplace would be the perfect accompaniment for a Sucupira floor. With its rich tones and great durability, Sucupira floors are becoming a popular flooring choice for a variety of venues.
  • Hardness: 2,700 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 25,100 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,600 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 960
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
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Tarara
  • Other Names: Centrolobium microchaete, Canary Wood, Arariba
  • Description: Tarara flooring, also known as Canary Wood, is a colorful exotic located in the forests of Brazil and Bolivia. Its heartwood color can be bright yellow to orange with long distinctive streaks of purple, red, and black, giving Tarara floors a very dramatic and exotic look. Tarara is durable and hard, but also rated as easy to work with, which is why, combined with its inherent attractiveness, it is often a choice for fine furniture makers. The grain of Tarara hardwood is irregular and interlocked, and it has a lustrous surface with a medium and uniform texture.
  • Hardness: 1,860 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 18,000 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,130 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 700
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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Tatajuba
  • Other Names: Bagassa guianensis, Bagasse, Cow-wood, Gele Bagasse, Bagasse jaune, Amapa-rana
  • Description: Tatajuba is a light colored wood with colors ranging from soft yellows to russet. With a Janka hardness rating of 2,200, Tatajuba is particularly hard and durable. The wood has a very uniform quality, an interlocked grain, and is very stable upon installation. Tatajuba's high luster makes it a light wood with great eye-catching qualities.
  • Hardness: 2,220 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 32,270 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,680 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 880
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 8.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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Tiete Rosewood
  • Other Names: Sirari, Ormosia Coarctata, Guibourtia Chodatiana, Bolivian Rosewood
  • Description: Tiete Rosewood flooring is an exquisite example of the beautiful hardwoods hailing from South America. Starting out as soft pink tinged with russet during its youth, a Tiete Rosewood floor reddens slightly with age, creating rich and contrasting tones. Tiete Rosewood is also a very durable hardwood with a Janka rating of 3,280. With their combination of vibrant and soothing colors, Tiete Rosewood floors are particularly beautiful when accompanied by black furniture and other decorative elements. Because of its distinctive pink tones, this wood is often sought out by interior designers and manufacturers of specialty items. Using Tiete Rosewood hardwood flooring for your home or business is a great way to convey a distinctive personal style.
  • Hardness: 3,280 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 15,830 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,030 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 950
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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TigerWood
  • Other Names: Astronium fraxinifolium, Cuta Tigre, Muiracatiara, Bois de Zebre, Bossona, Goncalo Alves, Mura, Kingwood, Urunday-para, Zebrawood, Zorrowood
  • Description: Tigerwood flooring is a highly distinctive exotic wood with vibrant reddish-brown tones and prominent black striping that varies in thickness from fine strokes to thick stripes. Its interlocked grain is also wavy and irregular, complementing the dynamic appearance of a Tigerwood floor. Tigerwood is ranked among the more durable hardwoods with a Janka hardness rating of 1850, making Tigerwood a visually striking floor that lasts. Interior decorators often look to Tigerwood hardwood flooring to bring a bold accent to a room. Tigerwood is also a popular choice of decking material because of its inherent durability and resistance to inclemant weather decay, which bodes well for Tigerwood floors that don't see nearly the level the elemental wear and tear of an exterior deck.
  • Hardness: 1,850 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 20,120 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,390 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 660
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
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Timborana
  • Other Names: Piptadenia suaveolens, Angico, Angico-vermelho, fava-de-folha-miuda, Faveira-folha-fina, Parica-grande-da-terra-firme, timbauba
  • Description: Timborana is a luminous wood filled with creamy yellows and light to medium browns. As the floor ages, reddish tones will develop. Timborana's fine grain makes it highly desirable for furniture designers. Timborana is also a hard and durable wood with a Janka hardness rating of 1570. With its light, clean tones, Timborana is a great choice for both residential and commercial flooring alike.
  • Hardness: 1,570 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 21,220 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,230 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 780
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 9.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 6.4 %
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Walnut
  • Other Names: Juglans spp, Black Walnut, Butternut, White walnut, Tropical walnut, American black walnut, Eastern black walnut, Gun-wood, Wavey black walnut
  • Description: Walnut flooring is an American standard well known for its dark brown heartwood, often featuring a purplish cast and darker streaks. So distinctive is the color of the Walnut hardwood that the word "Walnut" itself has come to refer to this deep, rich, and highly sought after chocolate brown. One of the harder domestic species, a Walnut floor also sports a warming tone that, when combined with its rich brown tones, creates an air of tradition and classic elegance that lends itself to both modern and rustic decor. Softer than most exotic species, Walnut offers more character and deeper color than just about any other specie available.
  • Hardness: 1,010 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 14,700 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 0
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.8 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 5.5 %
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Wenge
  • Other Names: African Rosewood, Awong, Bokonge, Congolese Rosewood, Dikela, Faux Ebony, Mibotu, Mpande, Panga, Panga-Panga, Tshikalakala, Nson-so, Palissandre du congo
  • Description: The heartwood is dark brown, mostly black, with fine, closely spaced, very dark veins and white lines. The combination of white bands against the dark wood with black streaks gives Wenge a very attractive appearance. Color variation between boards is reported to be moderate. The grain is fairly straight to slightly roey. The appearance of the wood has been described as expressive.
  • Hardness: 1,630 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 0 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 0 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 870
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 9.1 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 5.9 %
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Western Red Cedar
  • Other Names: Thuja plicata, Cypress, Oregon Cedar, Giant Cedar, Arborvitae, British Columbia cedar, Canoe cedar, Pacific red cedar, Shinglewood, Giant arborvitae
  • Description: Western Red Cedar is a popular softwood that sports cozy colors ranging from soft burnt sienna to creamy yellows. These tones give the wood a very rustic feel that makes it seem as if it specifically created to reflect the warm glow of a nearby fireplace. Western Red Cedar is also known for having an even and fine grain. Great for creating a cozy country look, Western Red Cedar is sure to add a feeling of warmth and comfort to any room.
  • Hardness: 350 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 7,500 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,110 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 260
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 5.0 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 2.4 %
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White Oak
  • Other Names: Quercus spp, Arizona oak, Stave oak, white oak, Swamp white oak, Brewer oak, Garry oak, Oregon oak, California white oak, Valley oak, Valley white oak,
  • Description: White Oak flooring is full of light tones that give a crisp, clean feel. It has long been a versatile standard in homes across the U.S. because of its universally complementary combination of deep grayish-brown heartwood and pale white tones. It also carries with it the feeling of tradition. White Oak hardwood flooring is also known for its durability, strength, and resistance to wear, serving as planking for boats and even mine timbers. The amazing decorative flexibility of White Oak hardwood makes it an outstanding floor for all settings and occasions. Our White Oak comes in a variety of colors and stains to suit any decor. Additionally, our FSC certified engineered White Oak floors feature enhanced dimensional stability over standard solid white oak floors.
  • Hardness: 1,360 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 15,200 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 1,780 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 900
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.2 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.2 %
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Yellow Birch
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