Kurupayra flooring

Product detail:

• Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
• Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
• About:Our Kurupayra flooring is available exclusively in the prefinishedformat. The boards are 3/4" thick and available in 4" width and randomlengths from 1' - 7'. Our prefinished Kurupayra flooring is availableexclusively in clear grade.
• Family: Leguminosae
• Tree Characteristics: The Kurupayra tree can reach a height of 80 feet. The diameter of its trunk is typically 2 to 3 feet.
• Geographic Area: Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
• Color: Reddish-brown heartwood with near-black streaks, yellow-brown to light pink sapwood.
• Photosensitivity: Kurupayra is a photosensitive wood and will darken over time and exposure to light.
• Luster:
• Grain: Irregular and interlocked
• Texture: Fine and uniform
• Drying Characteristics: Dries slowly with slight warp and tendency to check and split during kiln drying.
• Working Characteristics: Rated as difficult to work, causing blunting on cutting edges.
• Durability Rating: Rated as very durable.
• Applications: Flooring, railroad crossties, tool handles, heavy exterior construction