Massaranduba Hardwood Decking - Austin Wholesale Decking Supply

Product Descriptions: Massaranduba
(Manilkara bidentata)
Also known as Brazilian Redwood

Common Names : Acana, Aus, Ausabo, Balata, Balata franc, Balata gomme, Balata rouge, Beefwood, Bolletri, Bolletrie, Bulletwood, Chicozapota, Macaranduba, Maparajuba, Massarandu, Nispero, Pamashto, Paraju, Quinilla colorada, Red balata.

Regions of Origin : Central America, Latin America

Countries of Origin: Guyana, Mexico, Puerto Rico [US], Dominican Republic, Panama, Guyana, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname

Color: The heartwood is light to dark reddish brown in color. The color has also been described as dull plum red.

Tree: The tree is usually large, attaining heights of 100 to 150 feet, with diameters of 24 to 48 inches, (60 to 120 cm), sometimes reaching 6 feet (1.8 m). Trees are usually swollen at the base, and boles are often straight and clear to about 60 feet (18 m).

Grain: The grain is straight, sometimes slightly wavy or interlocked with a very fine texture.

Source Countries: Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela Massaranduba is one of the finest products available for exterior decking. Few decking materials combine the beauty of real wood with natural durability, strength and easy maintenance. Massaranduba is well-known throughout South America and Europe as one of the hardest and most durable species available.

Massaranduba is an environmentally responsible alternative to chemically treated and composite decking products. Nearly blemish free, Massaranduba is strong enough to use 1" boards in place of 5/4" or 2" boards.

Massaranduba is a dark red wood which will fade to a silver gray if left untreated. To retain the rich color, an oil based finish with ultraviolet inhibitors is recommended. Regular cleaning and reapplication of finish will ensure that the wood retains its luster for many years.

	Green	Dry	English	Green	Dry	Metric
Bending Strength	17310	27280	psi	1217	1918	kg/cm2
Crushing Strength	2480		psi	174		kg/cm2
Max. Crushing Strength	27280	8690	psi	1918	611	kg/cm2
Static Bending (FSPL)	11120	15030	psi	782	1057	kg/cm2
Impact Strength			inches			cm
Stiffness	2700	3450	1000 psi	190	243	1000 kg/cm2
Work to Maximum Load	14	28	inch-lbs/in3	wml3	2	cm-kg/cm3
Hardness		3190	lbs		1447	kg
Shearing Strength		2500	psi		176	kg/cm2
Toughness		265	inch-lbs		305	cm-kg
Specific Gravity	0.85	1.03		0.85	1.03
Weight	81	67	lbs/ft3	1298	1074	kg/cm3
Density (Air-Dry)		66	lbs/ft3		1058	kg/cm3
Radial Shrinkage		6.3	%		6.3	%
Tangential Shrinkage		9.4	%		9.4	%
Volumetric Shrinkage		16.9	%		16.9	%

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