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Paraju

Wood Flooring Species

Scientific Name:

Manilkara bidentata

Other Names and Species:

Acana
Balata
Beefwood
Bulletwood
Macaranduba
Massarandu
Nispero
Pamashtu
Quinilla Colorada
Red Balasta

Origin:

Central and South America

Appearance:

The sapwood of paraju is white to light brown, while the heartwood is light to darker reddish-brown in color. The species has a straight, sometimes wavy grain and is fine and uniform in texture. This is a low-to-medium luster wood.

Properties:

Paraju is highly resistant to termites and decay. The wood remains smooth under friction and is reported to have no odor. Paraju is diffuclt and time-consuming to dry properly. Once dried, however, this species is very resistant to moisture absorbtion.

Janka Hardness: 3190

Paraju is one of the hardest species of wood as a flooring option. It is over one hundred thirty-three percent harder than white oak, roughly seventy-five percent harder than hicory or pecan, and surpasses Brazilian cherry’s ranking of 2350 by over thirty-five percent.

Workability:

Paraju is moderately easy to saw. Pre-boring is suggested, yet the wood holds nails well once applied. Gluing can be difficult to accomplish with paraju flooring. This species sands very well and polishes to a smooth surface.

Principal Uses:

Paraju’s uses include furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, and shingles.

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