Hardwood Decking

Brazilian Redwood Hardwood Decking

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Brazilian Redwood (Massaranduba)
Description: Brazilian redwood's heartwood is light red when freshly cut becoming red to dark reddish which is distinctive from its sapwood which is light pink to pale brown. Janka Hardness 2890 pounds-force Density 1000KG/M3 12% Moisture 1260 KG/M3 GOS Gluing Glues well Finishes Finishes well (check compatibility with varnish manufacture)

Available Formats

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• Massaranduba Decking
• 5/4 x 6 Massaranduba Dock
• 1 x 6 Massaranduba Decking used as siding

Janka Hardness

Hardness and Durability: Probably the most important strength property for wood used in flooring application it is side hardness, also known as Janka hardness. Side hardness represents the resistance of wood to wear, denting and marring. It is measured by load required to embed a 0.444-inch steel ball to one-half its diameter in the wood. Janka Hardness rating are generally based on an average of test on both tangential and radial ( plainsawn and quartersawn) sample.