Cambara Hardwood Technical Species Information
Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Cambara Mahogany Hardwood Lumber
Cambara Mahogany
Nova does not offer Cambara decking any longer. Cambara is a medium density wood from South America with a medium luster and light reddish-brown heartwood. Cambara used to be considered medium durability but in fact was known to only last 10-15 years in service, ultimately making it a poor choice for exterior decking, especially in close to ground applications.
Cambara Mahogany Wood Properties
- Janka Hardness
- 860 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- 12,800 psi
- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
- 1,640 ×1000 psi
- Density
- 650 kg/m³
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 9.1%
- Radial Shrinkage
- 4.2%
- Botanical Family
- Vochysiaceae
- Distribution
- Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil
- Other Names
- Erisma uncinatum, Mahogany, Jaboty, Quarubarana, Mureillo, Cedrinho, Mureillo
Cambara Mahogany Characteristics
Color
Heartwood is brownish-yellow with some grey and orange tones. Sapwood is primarily white with some yellow.
Texture
Fine to medium
Grain
Straight and even
Luster
Low
Durability
Rated as medium durability but in practice, decks only last 10-15 years.
Drying
Rated as moderately difficult to difficult, with slight risk of checking.
Workability
Rated as somewhat difficult to work.
Applications
Decking, furniture, moldings, plywood
Photosensitivity
Moderate