Ironwood(New & Reclaimed), Merbau, Wood PVC Composite

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Nov 29, 2011

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Fountain of IRONWOOD
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WEATHERED IN 5 MONTHS - Sentosa Cove 20-03
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Jul 23, 2011

USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory Wood Technical Fact Sheet Eusideroxylon zwageri Borneo ironwood Family: Lauraceae Other Common Names: Tambulian (Philippines), Onglen, Un (Indonesia). Distribution: Throughout the lowlands extending into the remainder of Borneo, other Indonesian islands, and the Philippines; occasionally abundant. The Tree: May reach a height of 100 ft, with trunk diameters of exploitable trees up to 36 in. The Wood: General Characteristics: Heartwood light brown to almost bright yellow when freshly cut, darkens on exposure to a deep reddish brown, very dark brown, or almost black; sapwood bright yellow, darkening on exposure, sharply defined. Texture fine and even; grain straight or only slightly interlocked; somewhat lustrous; has a lemon-like odor that persists, no marked taste. Weight: Basic specific gravity (ovendry weight/green volume) 0.86 to 0.92; air- dry density 64 to 71 pcf. Janka side hardness 2,845 lb for green material and 3,020 lb for dry. Working Properties: In spite of its high density the wood can be sawn without difficulty, blunting of cutters is only moderate; machines cleanly; reported to be difficult to glue with the synthetic resins. Durability: Heartwood is rated as very durable, service life of 50 to 100 years in ground contact is reported; immune to termite attack. A service life of 20 years and more for marine work in tropical waters is reported. Uses: Heavy construction, marine work, boatbuilding, piling, printing blocks, specialty furniture, industrial flooring, roofing shingles, tool handles.

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Oct 7, 2011

OK-ANyone?

Our new "wood" on the block_OKAN. Yes, another termite fighter! Its not your usual kind of timber, but viewing is believing...Lustrous waves in glowing hue of sunshine and greens, not easy to tame but it'll be a lasting decking companion like our... more

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