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What is behind the technical terms from the timber industry? Find out more about the meaning of quality designations, wood properties and processing options. If you would like to find out more about the individual types of wood, visit our wood species encyclopedia
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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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Wood species
| Sapelli |
| Siberian larch |
| Sipo |
| Sucupira |
| Tatajuba |
| Teak |
| Thermal beech |
| Thermo ash |
| Thermo spruce |
| Thermo pine |
| Timborana |
| Elm |
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Cumaru decking boards, FSC 100%
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.
from 9,10 €
Cumaru decking boards, FSC 100%
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.
from 11,85 €
Cumaru decking boards, FSC 100%
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.
from 9,10 €
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.
Garapa decking boards finger-jointed 145mm
from 9,80 €
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.
