Technical information about TigerWood from Decking-Outlet.com
Technical Wood Properties for TigerWood Hardwood Flooring
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- Scientific Name, Other Names: Astronium fraxinifolium, Cuta Tigre, Muiracatiara, Bois de Zebre, Bossona, Goncalo Alves, Mura, Kingwood, Urunday-para, Zebrawood, Zorrowood
- Description: TigerWood, also known as Goncalo Alves, has recently become very popular in the U.S. for use in residential decking applications. TigerWood is also sold as TigerDeck and Exoro Tigre. This species of wood is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays and will darken on exposure to a deep red color. We recommend finishing with oil to help protect the natural beauty. TigerWood is stable when kiln dried and is naturally durable. It will fade to a soft silver patina if left untreated.
- Janka Hardness: 1,850 pounds
- Strength (MOR): 20,120 psi
- Stiffness (MOE): 2,390 1000 psi
- Density (KG/m3): 660
- Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
- Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
- About: TigerWood is available in all common decking sizes and accessory items.
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Tree Characteristics:
- Geographic Area: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Color: Reddish-brown heartwood with brownish-white sapwood.
- Photosensitivity: Tigerwood will darken over three months upon light exposure. It will become darker reddish-brown and then stabilize.
- Luster: Medium to dull
- Grain: Irregular and wavy or interlocked
- Texture: Fine
- Drying Characteristics: Slow drying, difficult to dry
- Working Characteristics: Difficult to cut, nailing requires predrilling.
- Durability Rating: Highly durable, resistant to insect attack.
- Applications: Boats, decorative veneer, furniture, joinery, flooring, musical instruments, plywood, railroad ties, turnery.
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