Jatoba
[Ja-to-ba]; [Hymenaea courbaril]; courbaril (D, FR, GY); jatoba (BR)
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Origin |
Northern to Central South America |
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Raw density |
1050 kg/m³ |
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Service life |
min. 20 years |
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Radial shrinkage |
4,0 % |
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Tangential shrinkage |
7,4 % |
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Wood color |
different reddish |
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Wood structure |
slightly porous |
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Use |
Furniture wood, construction |
Jatobá, also known as Courbaril, belongs to the genus Hymenaea and is mainly sourced from Brazil. The wood is enjoying increasing demand on the European market, particularly in parquetry and horticulture. Due to its decorative character, Jatobá is suitable for high-quality interior fittings, especially for solid wood parquet. The horticultural industry values it for its long-lasting properties. Certified wood is available. The evergreen tree Hymenaea courbaril can reach a height of 30-40 meters and produces yellowish to reddish resin called copal. Its dense, panicle-shaped flower structure is characteristic.
Jatobá is also characterized by a 6-12 cm wide sapwood in whitish-beige and a heartwood that ranges from orange to red-brown to violet-brown. It has a porous structure and a matt sheen. The above-average hardness requires sharp tools for machining, while the tendency to warp is low. Bonding is good, but pre-drilling is necessary for nails and screws. Jatobá is easy to knife and the surface coating is problem-free. The impregnability of the core, on the other hand, is poor. Drying requires care due to the high density. The wood is used in various areas thanks to its durability, even if its workability is considered poor.
Sources: Wikipedia, Holz vom Fach(GD Holz)
from 9,10 €
Jatoba decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ strong color and grain
Disadvantages:✗Unoiled tends to crack ✗ Colored ingredients wash out
Tip: Clean and oil decking boards after installation.
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6,50 €
Jatoba wood tiles, FSC 100%
Price from: 72 € per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ strong color and grain
Disadvantages:✗Unoiled tends to crack ✗ Colored ingredients wash out
Tip:Clean and oil tiles after laying.
