Angelim Vermelho wood
Angelim Vermelho, botanically known as Dinizia excelsa, is a dense tropical hardwood that is mainly sourced from the Amazon rainforest region in South America. Well known for its exceptional durability and minimal deformation, Angelim Vermelho offers an impressive lifespan suitable for many heavy-duty exterior applications. It stands out due to its high resistance to fungi, insects, and marine borers in combination with a natural stability that ensures straight, long-lasting timber.
Angelim Vermelho wood
Angelim Vermelho wood can be recognized by its red-brown heartwood that darkens slightly with age, often showing darker streaks and a lighter, whitish sapwood ranging from 5 to 10 cm wide. Its grain is typically interlocked or curved, providing a medium to coarse texture. Despite being a very hard and dense wood, Angelim Vermelho is relatively easy to machine when using the proper tools and pre-drilling techniques.
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Applications of Angelim Vermelho
Due to its outstanding strength, durability, and water resistance, Angelim Vermelho is frequently specified for demanding civil engineering and marine construction applications, including:
- Bridge decks and support beams
- Sheet piling
- Jetties and piers
- Garden structures like pergolas and fences
- Heavy-duty outdoor flooring and decking
- Posts for in-ground and concrete embedment
- Hydraulic and road construction elements
Angelim Vermelho’s excellent stability and resistance to deformation make it a preferred choice for applications requiring long spans or heavy load-bearing capability. Its natural resistance to decay and pests also ensures longevity even in challenging environmental conditions.
Characteristics of Angelim Vermelho wood
Name
Angelim Vermelho; botanical name: Dinizia excelsa
Alternative names
Red Angelim
Appearance
Reddish-brown hardwood sometimes with dark streaks; sapwood whitish and clearly demarcated
Quality requirements
Angelim Vermelho is listed in NEN 5493 'Quality requirements for hardwood in civil engineering works and other structural applications'
Strength class
Angelim Vermelho is classified as a D50 (NEN-EN1912) when graded according to NEN 5493
Density
Fresh 1200-1300 kg/m3
Durability classes
Table 1 (Fungi): 1-2
Table 2 (Wood boring beetles): D
Table 3 (Termites): D
Table 4 (Marine organisms): D / M
According to NEN-EN 350:2016
Detailed technical properties
Additional information on Angelim Vermelho properties (cirad.fr)
Alternative timber species
Angelim Vermelho: a sustainable premium choice
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