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The size specifications are the same for all the flooring we offer.
Lengths: 600mm, 900mm, 1200mm,1500mm and 2100mm
Width: 170mm
Thickness: 19mm
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The pack size of all the flooring is 1.428 M2 |
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Each pack contains boards with a minimum average length of 4 feet but usually much higher. |
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Janka hardness rating: 3540
Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak or Brazilian chestnut (US) is another exceptionally hard wood as well as being very dense and incredibly resistant to decay, insect attack etc. Cumaru is a particular favourite of mine as I used it for the floors of my house, which I built on the banks of the Rio Pimenta (a tributary of the Amazon in the Brazilian state of Rondonia) in 1983. Even on the exposed veranda, I hear it is still looking pretty good, after enduring 25 rainy seasons!)
As with all hardwood timber, there will be variations in colour and figure, which add to the individual character of every floor.
Sucupira (bowdichia brasiliensis ducke)
Janka hardness rating: 2700 – 2800
Sucupira is a beautiful timber, about twice as hard as most oak species, resistant to decay, insect attack etc. Strong, stable and the colour, ranging from a reddish brown through to a dark, almost ‘chocolaty’ brown, give any room a nice warm feeling.
As with all hardwood timber, there will be variations in colour and figure, which add to the individual character of every floor.
Tauari (couratari spp)
Janka hardness rating: 1500 – 1600
Tauari, also known as Brazilian oak, does indeed remind one of some oak timbers, whilst being 12-15% harder. Most of the very hard tropical timbers tend to be a little dark but Tauari is one of the hardest, lighter coloured timbers. It is a dense, strong timber, ideally suited for floors and a good choice for anyone favouring the current trend towards lighter coloured flooring.
As with all hardwood timber, there will be variations in colour and figure, which add to the individual character of every floor.
Jatoba (hymenaea courbaril)
Janka hardness rating: 2350
Jatoba, also known as Brazilian cherry, is perhaps the most widely used South American timber for flooring in the UK. As well as being very durable, its lovely reddish brown colour, character and figure really make any room look good. It has a high resistance to fungal and insect attack, is very stable and good to work with.
As with all hardwood timber, there will be variations in colour and figure, which add to the individual character of every floor.
Ipê (tabebuia serratifolia)
Janka hardness rating: 3684
Ipê, also known as ironwood, pau d’arco and Brazilian walnut, is widely recognised as the hardest commercial timber on the planet. It also has a high natural resistance to insect and fungal attack. Being “almost indestructible” (it is also very resistant to fire!) ipê is a popular choice for any project where structural strength and durability are required. It even appears immune to the high levels of salt in coastal regions. However, like all timbers, ipê will lose its natural colour and lustre with prolonged exposure to the elements, which should be borne in mind if contemplating outdoor use.
An ipê floor is exceptionally resilient, being almost 3 times harder than one of oak.
As with all hardwood timber, there will be variations in colour and figure, which add to the individual character of every floor. Ipê varies in colour from a light yellowy green, to olive through to a darkish brown.
The Janka Wood Hardness Test
When we speak about hardwoods and softwoods we are generally distinguishing between broad leaved trees and fir trees, deciduous trees and evergreens – or, perhaps more accurately, the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees and that of conifers. We are simply distinguishing between two types of trees or timber, rather than worrying about how hard the timber they yield really is. There are anomalies too, such as the wood of a yew tree (a softwood/conifer) being much harder than that of many so called hardwoods. A number of tests and subsequent ratings have been developed to determine and compare the relative hardness of timbers to assess their suitability for use in different areas. The most commonly used are the Janka Wood Hardness Ratings.
The Janka test measures the force required to push a steel ball (measuring .444 of an inch -11.28 millimetres) into wood, until half the diameter of the steel ball is embedded. This is now recognized as the best measure of how a timber species will withstand denting and general wear and tear. The results of this test are presented in different ways – measuring the force required in either pounds or kilograms and sometimes converting the results into units. This doesn’t really matter if one compares ‘like with like.’ Using the scale in which the force is measured in lbs, Ipê has a rating of 3684 compared to ratings between 1250 – 1500 for various types of oak, around 1000 for teak and 400 for pine. Generally speaking, timber with Janka ratings of over 1400 will produce very long wearing floors.
NB It is worth bearing in mind that whilst the timber in your floor may withstand a fair amount of ‘rough treatment’ whatever finish (varnish) that is used may not be quite as tough (though the finish on our flooring is very good and can off course be reapplied in the event of accidents or long term wear.) Reasonable care and common sense should prevent scratching, and mopping up any spillages will help prevent discolouration.