GARAPA
tropical timber species

Botanical name of GARAPA:
Apuleia leiocarpa

Product clases (uses):

Job class:

Uses Class 3.1

Class of resistance to fungi:

Class 3 - moderately durable

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):

0.790

Resistance to marin borer:

Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water

Finishing:

Registration annex 1

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

15880

Color:

Orange - yellow

Stability:

Moderately stable - Stable

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ATIBT member

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GARAPA tropical timber

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

1.6 Sliced veneer

2 Exterior joinery (building facade)

2.2 Windows and doors

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.6 Layout and furnishings

3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment

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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