Tigerwood (Muiracatiara)
SPECIES
- Other Common Names:
Astronium lecointei
Brazilian Name: Muiracatiara
Description
Tigerwood’s bold striping and hardness make it one of the most exotic and sought after Brazilian hardwoods.
Color and Photo-sensitivity: Tigerwood offers large variation in striping, darkening with time, featuring light golden browns to reddish brown color with blackish brown streaks, giving it a striking appearance.
Janka Hardness Rating: 1,850 lbs (839 kg.) By comparison, Northern Red Oak is rated at 1,290 lbs. (585 kg.)
Stability: Width movement expected in a 3” face from a one percent change in moisture content is between 0.004” and 0.008”. By comparison, Northern Red Oak’s value is 0.004” to 0.010”.
Manufacturing Specifications: Moisture content is 6% to 8%. Weight is 3.4 lbs/Sqft
Available in various widths with 1’ to 7’ standard lengths
Unfinished 3/4” Solid Flooring Tongue & Groove, Square Edge, End Matched
Factory Finished 3/4” Solid Flooring, Tongue & Groove with Micro Bevel and End Matched. Aluminum Oxide UV cured finish.
25 Year Wear-Through Warranty.