Thanks to its natural resistance to moisture and insects, Padoek will last for years without intensive maintenance. With a luxurious look and a timeless charm, Padoek is the perfect choice for those looking for quality and aesthetics that not only impress, but also last.
Thanks to the good workability of this unique and certified type of wood, it is frequently used in various applications. In short, Padouk wood is a unique, stable and durable type of wood with a luxurious color.
| Name | Padouk, Padouk |
| Growth area | Tropical West Africa |
| Botanical name | Pterocarpus soyauxii Taubert |
| Durability class | Heartwood class 1 |
| Strength class | Not known |
| Fire class facade cladding | D-s2,d0 |
| Artificially dried | does not apply |
| Voluminous mass | (620-)720- 740-820(-900) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh 900-1000 kg/m3 |
| Therapy | n/a |
| Suitable for | Interior and exterior panelling, facades, facades, doors, furniture, bar and counter tops, floors, mouldings. |
| To edit | Good, easy to work with both hand tools and woodworking machines. |
Padoek is known for its excellent workability, which makes it popular with woodworkers. Despite its density and hardness – properties that contribute to its durability – Padoek is surprisingly easy to saw, plane and sand. The fine structure of the wood ensures smooth finishes, and it hardly splinters.
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In short, Padoek is a pleasant wood to work with and offers endless possibilities for both functional and aesthetic applications.
We continuously have a large stock in the most common sizes for, among other things, facade cladding, decking parts and fencing. View the options in the different sizes below. If you need a different size, please request it from our advisors.
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| Padouk | 105mm (width) | 130mm (width) | 155mm (width) | 180mm (width) | 205mm (width) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26mm (thickness) | X | X | X | X | |
| 46mm (thickness) | X | X | |||
| 65mm (thickness) | X | X | X | ||
| 80mm (thickness) | X | X | X |
Padouk is also one of the types of wood that is suitable for the Forestlines® facade system. The innovative facade system with invisible mounting and Fire Class C-S1 d0 certification without any treatment. The perfect harmony between wood and aluminium. Suitable for a facade in both sun and shade, ceiling and roof.
We supply tailor-made and ready-made wood solutions to construction, trade, industry and shipbuilding, the carpentry industry, yachts and interior construction. Do you have specific questions or wishes? Get in touch.
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