Patagonian Rosewood

Product detail:

• Tangential Shrinkage: 8.4 %
• Radial Shrinkage: 4.8 %
• About:Our Patagonian Rosewood flooring is available exclusively in theprefinished format. The boards are 3/4" thick and available in 4" widthand random lengths from 1' - 7'. Our prefinished Patagonian Rosewoodflooring is available exclusively in clear grade.
• Family: Leguminosae
• Tree Characteristics: The Patagonian Rosewood tree can reach a height of 80 feet. The diameter of its trunk is typically 2 to 3 feet.
• Geographic Area: Argentina, subtropical and dry forests of Paraguay and Brazil.
• Color: Pale brown heartwood, changing to reddish-brown with black streaks upon exposure. Sapwood is yellowish brown or light pink.
• Photosensitivity: Patagonian Rosewood will darken upon prolonged exposure to light.
• Luster:
• Grain: Irregular and interlocked
• Texture: Fine and uniform
• Drying Characteristics: Dries slowly with minimal warping, but checking often occurs during kiln drying.
• Working Characteristics:Can be difficult to work as a result of hardness, severely bluntingcutting edges. Planing requires a cutting angle of 10 - 15 degrees inorder to avoid tearing the wood's irregular grain.
• Durability Rating: Patagonian Rosewood's heartwood is rated as very durable.