CUMARU
tropical timber species

Botanical name of CUMARU:
Dipteryx spp.

Product clases (uses):

Job class:

Uses Class 4

Class of resistance to fungi:

Class 1 - very durable

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):

1.070

Resistance to marin borer:

No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water

Finishing:

Registration annex 1

Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):

26610

Color:

Red brown

Stability:

Moderately stable - Stable

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Forest producer

Importer

Transformer

Trader

Builder

Sales agent

Association

ATIBT member

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About
CUMARU tropical timber

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.6 Sliced veneer

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation

4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing

4.2 Single-level terraces and pool areas

4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors

4.4 Shelters, outdoor furniture and playgrounds

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment

5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater

5.4 Sleepers and dunnage

5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

6 Shipbuilding

6.1 Boat decks and planking

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.1 Cooperage and vat making

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

7.3 Tool handles

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