Botanical Name :  Dipteryx, odorata

Also Called :  Cumaru, Teak,

Region(s) Grown :  Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica

Available Products :  1 x 4, 1 x 6 & 5/4 x 6 Decking ¾" x 5" Flooring

Description:   Brazilian Chestnut ranges in color from suede to chocolate brown.  Usually color sorted into Light (Brazilian Teak) and Dark (Brazilian Chestnut).  It has a grain pattern and texture similar to that of Red Oak, only finer. 

Janka Hardness :  3540

Workability :  Moderately difficult for some machines and saws because of the high density.

Durability :  Almost as dense as Ipe, Brazilian Chestnut is perfect for high traffic or commercial areas because of the resistance to dents, scratches, and marring.  Also highly resistant to fungi, rot/decay, insects, warping, bending and twisting, and fire.

Phone: 1 (904) 389-7553