WOOD SPECIES

 

 

Custom manufacturers of tropical, exotic wood products for the building industry.

 

 

Paquio

 

Uses: FLOORS

Latin Name: Hymenaea courbaril

Commercial Name: Brazilian Cherry, Jatobá, Courbaril

Other Names: Algarrobo, Copal, Nazareno

Hard Color: Yellowish red

Grain: Straight

Basic Density: 0.77 g/cm3

Density at 12% humidity: 0.95 g/cm3

Radial Contraction: 4.2 %

Tangential Contraction: 7.4 %

Volumetric Contraction: 11.2 %

Lateral Hardness: 1,351 kg

 

The actual color and grain pattern of each species varies on an individual basis and this photo is a general visual representation of this species. Also, the availability of each species depends on authorized supply, seasonality and market demand. Please contact us for information.

 

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