Brazilian Redwood, Massaranduba

• Species of Wood: click for info about Brazilian Redwood, Massaranduba
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• Density: 1,000 (KG/m3)
• Janka Hardness: 3,190 (pounds)
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR): 29,200 (psi)
• Modulus of Elasticity (MOE): 3,450 (1000 psi)
• Grade: Prefinished Sel/Btr
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• Usage: Flooring
• Condition: KD
• Weight per 1000 SF or BF: 3750 lb
• Size Description: 3/4" x 5" x 1-5'
• Nominal Size: 1.000 x 5.000
• Net Size: 0.750 x 5.000
• Unit of Sale: 23.33 SF per Box
• Other Names: Manilkara bidentata, Massaranduba, Chicozapote, Ausubo, Nispero, Beefwood, Bolletri, Balata Rouge

Specie Description
Brazilian Redwood, also known as Massaranduba, is a gorgeous and durable hardwood whose durability makes it a frequent choice not only for flooring but decking as well. The naturally beautiful heartwood can range from light to dark brownish-red, with a grain that can be straight, somewhat wavy, or interlocked. Brazilian Redwood is also very easy to maintain, and it's Janka hardness rating of 3,190 ensures that it will stand up just as well against impacts in the short term as it will against decay in the long term.

Grading
Select & Better graded material will have a slightly wider color range than Clear. Selects & Better will include the full natural color range of the particular specie. Select & Better allows tight knots, burls, and a very few small open defects. Select & Better includes all the natural Clear grade material and has "no prior selection", ie. the best pieces are included and not pulled out.

General Product Information
Prefinished Solid Flooring - Material can also be re-sanded and re-finished many times over offering the customer a floor which will last generations. We use a high quality 8+ coat system of Aluminum Oxide and we offer a 25 year residential warranty on all our prefinished products.