Guanacaste

Uses:

Furniture: Guanacaste wood is a popular choice for high-quality furniture, including cabinets, tables, chairs, and beds.
Decking and Flooring: Due to its durability and resistance to moisture, Guanacaste wood is ideal for decking, patios, and flooring.
Doors and Windows: The strong and weather-resistant properties of Guanacaste wood make it suitable for doors and windows.
Boats and Docks: Its resistance to moisture and rot makes Guanacaste wood a good choice for boat building and docks.
Outdoor Structures: Guanacaste wood can be used for pergolas, gazebos, and other outdoor structures.
Musical Instruments: Some musical instruments, such as marimbas and xylophones, are made from Guanacaste wood.
Veneer: Guanacaste wood can be used as veneer for a variety of applications, adding a touch of beauty and elegance.

Specifications:

Density: 0.85 g/cm³ (at 12% moisture content)
Hardness: Janka Hardness of 1,820 lbf
Shrinkage: Low
Treatibility: Difficult to treat with preservatives

Sustainability:

Guanacaste trees grow slowly and can take decades to mature. It is important to choose Guanacaste wood from sustainable sources that practice responsible forestry practices.

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Scientific Name: Enterolobium cyclocarpum.

A Tropical Hardwood with Beauty and Strength

Guanacaste wood, also known as Brazilian ironwood or pochote, is a tropical hardwood native to Central and South America. It is prized for its beauty, strength, and durability, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications.

Properties and Characteristics:

Color: Guanacaste wood varies in color from golden yellow to reddish brown, often with darker streaks. Over time, the wood develops a deep, rich patina.
Grain: Straight to slightly wavy.
Texture: Medium to coarse.
Durability: Highly durable and resistant to decay, insects, and weather.
Workability: Moderately difficult to work with due to its hardness.
Appearance: Guanacaste wood has a beautiful and unique appearance, with a distinctive grain and a warm, inviting color.

Temperature: 2.3 kJ/(kg·K)