The heartwood is very durable and resistant to subterranean termites and fairly resistant to dry-wood termites. Although the wood has high density, it is easy to work with hand and machine tools. The texture is rather coarse and the grain typically straight. The heartwood ranges from light to dark red to reddish or purplish brown with characteristically dark, gummy streaks. Wallaba is well suited for heavy construction, railroad crossties, poles, commercial flooring, and tank staves. Ryder Services supply and deliver various other species of hardwood and marine timbers at very competitive prices. IPE wood is a high end material that will turn to a silver grey in color with time. Ryder Services can deliver Purpleheart timber throughout the UK and Europe from our various depots. IPE wood resists mold and mildew, rot and decay due to its high density and natural oils. It is far superior overall to all other natural and synthetic decking materials. IPE wood is a great wood to use for Decks. Purple Heart is used throughout the eastern United States for commercial uses. Purple Heart has high bending and crushing strength. Purple heart is a bright, striking purple when freshly cut, darkening into a deeper purple with age. Very durable, used for flooring, furniture, cabinets, boat-building, turnery. When re-cut or sanded the original color is restored.

The heartwood is a deep purple-violet when freshly cut, maturingto a dark, rich brown. Purple Heart wood is used to make parquet and traditional flooring and is also used for marine & bridge building. Purpleheart distribution is from Central America and tropical South America. Most Green Heart wood is all substructure meaning square timbers (10’’ thick to 16” thick) or piling for marinas usually 12” diameter - 20” diameter. Apache Forest Products can supply Green heart for your desired project.

Green Heart requires no treatment and it's three to four times stronger than pine or fir. It is highly resistant to decay, termites, fire, and marine organisms. Green Heart wood is a tropical hardwood that is known for its strength and durability. Green Heart wood has been used in many projects such as fender systems, lock gates, framing, decking and pilings. Product Specifications Weight: 3.0 LBS Made In: Charleston, South Carolina Wood Type: Ambrosia Maple with Purple Heart Dimensions: 16 long by 10 wide and. The unique color and grain of each tropical hardwood has its own appeal. Each exotic hardwood has characteristics that make it preferable for specific uses. Apache Forest Products provides many different kinds of tropical hardwoods including Green Heart wood timbers and piling, Purple Heart wood timbers, Wallaba wood poles and IPE decking products.

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