Jatoba wood, a South American wood, is known for its exceptional hardness and durability. With its natural elegance and striking features, it is the ideal choice for demanding projects. The fresh heartwood of Jatoba has a warm flesh color that gradually evolves into a deep reddish brown, accompanied by dark (black) stripes that give the wood a unique character. A smooth finish reveals the beautiful luster of this beautiful wood, giving it an unmistakable appeal.
Jatoba's broad sapwood ranges from gray to brownish-gray, creating an attractive contrast with the heartwood. In addition, tangential series of resin channels may occur, which enhances the natural appearance of the wood. It is ideally suited for various applications, ranging from large civil engineering projects to refined facade cladding, where the wood can prove its wear resistance and durability in practice.
| Name | Jatoba |
| Growth area | Tropical Central and South America |
| Botanical name | Hymenaea courbaril L. |
| Durability class | Heartwood class II |
| Strength class | Not known |
| Artificially dried | 12-14% |
| Voluminous mass | (750-)900 (-1050) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh 1150 kg/m3 |
| Suitable for | Indoor and outdoor work such as window frames, construction wood and furniture. Shipbuilding, civil engineering applications |
| To edit | quite easy to work with and has a nice smooth finish |
Jatoba is one of the wood types that is suitable for the Forestlines® facade system. The innovative facade system with invisible mounting and Fire Class B-S1 d0 certification without any treatment. The perfect harmony between wood and aluminium.
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