Louro (Red)
Botanical Name
Overview
Grade Tab:- Selects and Better, Standard and Better.
Decking, Flooring, Heavy structural use, Marine or freshwater construction
Certification
FSC
Origin
South & Central America
Density
1050 kg/m3
Physical Structure
Similar or superior to greenheart in bending strength, shock resistance, hardness, shear and in across-the-grain properties of compression and tension, but slightly weaker than greenheart in compression parallel to the grain (crushing strength) and in elastic resilience in bending, and quite inferior in stiffness
Durability
Very durable
Drying
Generally reported to be difficult to dry, tending to develop severe checking, warp and case hardening, and requiring .care in piling to assure a slow rate of drying. However, reports from Puerto Rico state that 25mm lumber was air dried to 19 per cent moisture content in four months with only a small amount of degrade in the form of very slight cup, crook and bow, and without apparent surface checking
Moisture Content
AD 25%
Working Qualities
Medium to easy – Moderately easy to work despite its high density. It machines and finishes to a very smooth surface. The wood takes a fine polish and has the appearance of walnut. Gluing requires special care because of the wood’s resistance to absorption of moisture
Storage Advice
Outside
Purchasing Cycle
12 month
