Massaranduba
[Mas-sa-ran-du-ba]; [Manilkara bidentata]; trade names Massaranduba, Bulletwood, Beefwood
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Origin |
Nördl. to Central South America |
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Raw density |
0.9-1.11 g/cm³ |
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Durability class |
1 |
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Radial shrinkage |
0,33 % |
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Tangential shrinkage |
0,44 % |
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Wood color |
dark reddish brown |
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Wood structure |
Homogeneous with a fine texture |
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Use |
Construction timber, decking timber |
Massaranduba is a very heavy and hard wood from South America. Its high strength makes it particularly durable outdoors and resistant to scratches and splinters. Smoothly planed, the surface is very smooth and suitable for barefoot use. Massaranduba has a dark reddish-brown color, which has earned it the name “beefwood” in English or “horse meat wood” in German. The wood is very homogeneous and has a fine texture.
Massaranduba – Hard and durable
The wood is so heavy that it does not float. With its high density, it achieves top values in terms of durability and fungal resistance. The smooth planed surface is particularly supple and very suitable for barefoot areas.
However, one weakness of this type of wood is its only satisfactory durability. To prevent warping, the wood should be technically dried. Shorter and narrower solid wood pieces, such as those used for wood tiles or glued wood are unproblematic. Longer and wider solid wood, on the other hand, often tends to warp moderately.
Massaranduba – Fruit and latex
Massaranduba is mainly found in the Amazon region of Brazil and in Peru. A subspecies found in Guatemala, the Manilkara zapote, is used to produce latex and the basic material for chewing gum.
The balata tree, from which the massaranduba wood comes, reaches a height of 30 meters and a trunk diameter of 130 centimeters. The flesh of its berries is edible and has a sweet taste.
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