deck
Solid wood exterior flooring.
Manufactured from high mechanical resistance, density and durability wood species, it is ideal for areas surrounding swimming pools and gardens, yards, balconies, terraces for bars and restaurants, footways accessing anchorage ground or marinas.
padouk
Density (12%MC|H): 740 Kg/M3
Hardness (kN): 8,3
Durability:***** (Classe 1)
Shrinkage%: Tangential: 5,0; Radial: 3,2
DESCRIPTION
Source: Africa
Family - Fabaceae
Botanical name: Pterocarpus soyauxii; pterocarpus osun
Trademarks: Takula; Padouk; Barwood
Durability: durable wood.
Technological properties:
• Workability: sometimes hampered due to contrafio.
• Drying: slow but relatively easy to drive.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily.
Main applications:
• Carpentry - interior and exterior
• Furniture
• Other: stairways; plywood; shipbuilding.
