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\"Andiroba<\/div>\n
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Andiroba – (Carapa Guianensis Aubl)<\/i><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Also known as Cedro-Macho and Crabwood among other names, this wood is of medium density and texture and is moderately easy to work with. Found in the northern region of Brazil and Maranh\u00e3o, the tree reaches heights from 30m to 50m and diameters from 50cm to 180cm.<\/div>\n
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Common Name:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

crabwood, royal mahogany, krappa, figueroa, carapote, carapa, camacari, masabalo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Botanical Name:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

(Carapa Guianensis Aubl)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Indigenous to:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Central and South America<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Modulus of Rupture:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

15,580 lbf\/in2 (107.4 MPa)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Shrinkage:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Radial: 3.1%, Tangential: 7.6%, Volumetric: 10.4%, T\/R Ratio: 2.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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How is it dried:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Info coming soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Is it dried quickly:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

No \u2013 Normal\/Slow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Stability:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Moderately Stable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Exterior Wood Recommendation:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

\n\tUse class ensured by natural durability: class 4 \u2013 in ground or fresh water contact
\nSpecies covering the use class 5: Yes This species naturally covers the use class 5 (end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water) due to its high specific gravity and hardness.Against dry wood borer attacks: does not require any preservative treatment
\nIn case of risk of temporary humidification: does not require any preservative treatment
\nIn case of risk of permanent humidification: does not require any preservative treatment\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fastening Method:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Nailing \/ screwing: good but pre-drilling is necessary
Gluing: Yes
Note: Tends to split when nailing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Ecosystem impact:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

No commercial restriction, Andiroba is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, however species found in equador Ecuador, Carapa megistocarpa, is listed as endangered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Toxicity and allergic reactions:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Although severe reactions are uncommon, Andiroba has occasionally been reported to cause eye and skin irritation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Odor:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

No characteristic odor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Products we manufacture using this species:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

decking<\/a>, flooring<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Other common uses:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Veneer both faces of plywood for furniture or furniture components
Cabinetwork (high end cabinetry) Typically as Sliced veneer
Exterior and Interior joinery
Interior panelling
Flooring
Stairs (inside)
Light carpentry
Laminated Exterior panelling
Seats
Turned goods
Moulding
Boxes and crates
Shingles
*Note: Generally used as substitute for MAHOGANY (Swietenia spp.).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Susceptibility to<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dry Wood borers:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

susceptible \u2013 sapwood not or slightly demarcated (risk in all the wood)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fungi:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

class 3-4 \u2013 moderately to poorly durable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Termites:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

class M \u2013 moderately durable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Treatability:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Class 1 \u2013 easily permeable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Janka Hardness:<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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