COMMON NAMES:
Ipe, lapacho, hakia, bethabara
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
0.85 - 0.97
DENSITY:
66 - 75 lbs./cu. ft.
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
8.0%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
6.6%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
13.2%
DURABILITY:
Very good
SOURCE:
Plentiful hroughout tropical America, especially Brazil, and some of the Lesser Antilles
DESCRIPTION:
Heartwood ranges from olive-brown to reddish-black. Very resistant to the elements, making it a popular choice for outdoor decking and construction, including bridges. Difficult to work, especially with hand tools. Has a blunting effect on tools. Predrilling required to avoid splitting.
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