In our wood lexicon you will find a lot of information about the material wood, its botanical origin, technical properties and the corresponding technical terms. We have divided our encyclopedia into two sections: Types of wood and technical terms.
Wood species have different properties and are suitable for different areas of application. Find out more about the special features of the many types of wood in our wood lexicon.
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Wood species
| Sapelli |
| Siberian larch |
| Sipo |
| Sucupira |
| Tatajuba |
| Teak |
| Thermal beech |
| Thermo ash |
| Thermo spruce |
| Thermo pine |
| Timborana |
| Elm |
What is interlocked grain and what is sapwood? The world of wood is full of technical terms. Here we explain the most important ones.
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Technical terms
| Darr weight |
| Durability classes |
| Twisting growth |
| Compressive strength |
| Relax |
| Color |
| Color stripes |
| Spring |
| FSC |
| Veneer wood |
P Q R
Technical terms
| Mushrooms |
| Pores |
| Swelling |
| Radial |
| Rainforest Alliance |
| Reaction coloration |
| Resistance |
| Slip resistance |
V W X Y Z
Technical terms
| Concealed fastening |
| Graying |
| Warping |
| Solid wood |
| Wax |
| Alternating torsion |
| Weather resistance |
| WPC |
| Yacht deck |
| Drawing |
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Tip: Sand the boards after the first weathering.
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Price from: € 70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ Partly rough surface ✗ High force development
Tip: Sand the boards after the first weathering.
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Disadvantages: ✗ Ferrous materials lead to discoloration ✗ Tendency to warp if not screwed down
Tip: patio cleaning removes discoloration and
professional interim storage prevents warping.
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Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color
Disadvantages: ✗ Ferrous materials lead to discoloration ✗ Tendency to warp if not screwed down
Tip: patio cleaning removes discoloration and
professional interim storage prevents warping.
