Angelim Pedra is a wonderful match for homes with Cedar accents.
ABSWood carries Angelim Pedra decking in 5/4x6 sizes at prices comparable to
4/4x6 of other Brazilian decking. Angelim Pedra is incredibly hard
almost 2 1/2x as hard as Oak. Angelim Pedra Decking can be used alone
or with Ipe or other complementary woods.
Angelim Pedra Decking Specifications
Angelim Pedra Decking (Scientific Name:
Hymenolobium petraeum; Other Names and Species: Angelim
da Terra, Angelim da Mata, Caramate, Mirarema, Sapupira Amarela)
Workability: Brazilian Apitong hard wood - RealAngelim - decking is
easy to work, with good machining and sanding qualities. Unlike
composite decking, Angelim Pedra is naturally biodegradable and does
not clog landfills. We ship our Angelim Pedra decking products
direct to your home or job site.
Brazilian Angelim Pedra hard wood - RealAngelim -
decking is a high-density wood, with a low moisture content. Since
the timber is heavy and very hard, the shrinkage is slight.
Brazilian Apitong - RealAngelim - has no distinctive odor.
Angelim Pedra Decking Color
Brazilian Angelim Pedra - RealAngelim - heartwood
is a light peach brown, while the sapwood is a pale brown. The grain
of this wood is crisscross, and the texture is coarse and uneven
with wide ribbon grains.
Angelim Pedra Decking Hardness
Janka hardness: 3040 lb – harder than Hard Maple
(Janka 1450) and Oak (Janka 1360)
Angelim Pedra Decking Durability
The heartwood of Brazilian Angelim Pedra hard wood
decking is very durable and resistant to both fungi and termites.
Angelim Pedra Decking Preservation
None Necessary! A finish with UV blocking
will retain the beautiful cedar color.
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