Description
Uses
heavy construction; Industrial flooring
Wood Description
| Sapwood | somewhat distinct, light brown |
|---|---|
| Heartwood | reddish brown |
| Grain | straight |
| Texture | fine |
| Remark | – |
Technological Characteristics
| Physical properties | S.pruriens |
|---|---|
| Green density (g/cm³) | 1.19 |
| Air-dry density at 12% (g/cm³) | 1.07 |
| Basic specific gravity | 0.88 |
| Total tangential shrinkage (%) | 10.6 |
| Total radial shrinkage (%) | 7.7 |
| Total volumetric shrinkage (%) | 17.6 |
Processing
| Sawing | power required |
|---|---|
| Blunting effect | Â high (silica) |
| Drying | air-dried at a moderate rate |
| Machining | difficult because of hardness and silica content; special tools required |
| Glueing | – |
| Nailing | pre-boring necessary |
| Finishing | – |
| Veneering | – |
