Tigerwood - A Blue Ribbon Winner!
About Tigerwood
This
incredibly beautiful natural material is reddish
brown to dark red and is heavily figured with
dark brown to black stripes. It is rated as very
durable with high resistance to insects and dry-wood
termites.
Brazilian Hardwoods are well known throughout South America and Europe as one of the hardest and most durable species available. It is an environmentally responsible alternative to chemically treated and composite decking products.
Tigerwood is an extremely dense wood with exceptional durability and performance. When installed properly Tigerwood will provide a lifetime of beauty and service.
Tigerwood Details
Distribution: The area of natural distribution is from Mexico through Central America to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. It is found at altitudes ranging from 1492-3282ft but is most common at 1638-1968ft. It grows in area with annual rainfall of 47-118 inches and temperatures of 75-82 degrees fahrenheit. In both dry and humid tropical forests.
The Tree: May grow to 90 to 120ft in height with trunk diameter of 5ft. Frequently to heights of 75ft and diameters of 2 to 3ft. Boles are clear to 50ft and more, with or without buttresses.
The Wood: Heartwood reddish brown to dark red, with irregularly spaced blackish brown streaks. Wood has alternating bands of hard and soft tissue and a mottled figure similar to that of Rosewood is occasionally present.
Weight: Basic specific gravity (oven dry weight/green volume) 0.69 to 0.79; air-dry density 55 to 65 pcf.
Working Properties: Moderately difficult to work especially with hand tools; has a blunting effect on cutting edges. Pre-drill the pilots and counter-sinks when using screws.
Durability: Heartwood is resistant to attack by insects and dry-wood termites.
Preservations: The wood is reported to be extremely resistant to preservation treatments.
Why Tigerwood?
- 100% Natural Product!
- In outdoor applications, Tigerwood will last 35+ years providing lasting beauty and value!
- No Dangerous Chemicals or Preservatives!
- Long Life- Low Maintenance!
- Tigerwood has a 25 year warranty against rot, decay & termites!
- Top ratings for strength, hardness & durability!
- Tigerwood will outlast composites many times over!
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