Massaranduba wood
Massaranduba is a tropical hardwood species originating from Central and South America, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Massaranduba wood is known for its striking dark red color that tends to darken with age. When freshly cut the heartwood is clearly distinguished from the pale yellow sapwood.
Massaranduba wood
Massaranduba is supplied as sawn timber and can be re-sawn or machined to profiles for specific applications if desired. If you are curious about the unique qualities and benefits of this wood species, explore further to discover if it aligns with your project needs!
Applications of Massaranduba wood
Massaranduba offers exceptional advantages for outdoor applications. Its extreme hardness contributes to outstanding durability and dimensional stability. Naturally resistant to decay, insects, mold, and fire, Massaranduba requires minimal maintenance. Its fine texture adds to the aesthetic appeal and makes this species very suitable for many applications, such as:
- Decking
- Cladding
- Marine applications
- Jetties/Pontoons
Characteristics of Massaranduba wood
Name
Massaranduba, scientific name: Manilkara bidentata
Alternative names
Bulletwood, Beefwood, Brazilian Redwood
Appearance
The heartwood is medium to dark reddish-brown, darkening with age, contrasting with pale yellow sapwood.
Quality requirements
Meets various quality standards for structural and exterior applications and is listed in NEN 5493 'Quality requirements for hardwood in civil engineering works and other structural applications'
Strength class
Massaranduba is classified as a D70 (Frans Guyana) or D50 (Brazilië) (NEN-EN1912) when graded according to NEN 5493
Density
Fresh 1050-1250 kg/m3
Durability classes
- Table 1 (Fungi): 1
- Table 2 (Wood boring beetles): D
- Table 3 (Termites): D
- Table 4 (Marine organisms): D
According to NEN-EN 350:2016
Detailed technical properties
Alternative timber species
Massaranduba timber: durable and versatile
Customized advice from Hupkes Wijma
If you would like to know more detail about the technical properties and available specifications of Massaranduba lumber for your project, please contact us today and we would be pleased to help.