Kurupayra Hardwood Flooring

Technical species specifications for Kurupayra from StoneWood Design Center

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• Scientific Name, Other Names: Anadenanthera marocarpa, Redland Rose, Angico Preto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay-atá
• Description: Kurupayra, coming from the same family as Pepperwood, is incredibly durable with one of the highest Janka hardness ratings of 3,840. The vibrant wood features a reddish brown heartwood with yellow tones. The warming fusion of the red-browns and yellow creates a cozy feeling in any room and goes particularly well with white decor.
• Janka Hardness: 3,840 pounds
• Strength (MOR): 29,290 psi
• Stiffness (MOE): 2,600 1000 psi
• Density (KG/m3): 1,050
• Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
• Radial Shrinkage: 4.6 %
• About: We specialize in both unfinished hardwood floors and prefinished flooring. Available width are 3", 4" and 5". Please see our product catalog for more information.
• Family: Leguminosae
• Tree Characteristics: The Kurupayra tree can reach a height of 80 feet. The diameter of its trunk is typically 2 to 3 feet.
• Geographic Area: Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
• Color: Reddish-brown heartwood with near-black streaks, yellow-brown to light pink sapwood.
• Photosensitivity: Kurupayra is a photosensitive wood and will darken over time and exposure to light.
• Luster:
• Grain: Irregular and interlocked
• Texture: Fine and uniform
• Drying Characteristics: Dries slowly with slight warp and tendency to check and split during kiln drying.
• Working Characteristics: Rated as difficult to work, causing blunting on cutting edges.
• Durability Rating: Rated as very durable.
• Applications: Flooring, railroad crossties, tool handles, heavy exterior construction
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