TigerWood Hardwood Flooring and Decking

Technical species specifications for TigerWood from StoneWood Outlet.

  • TigerWood Flooring
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  • Scientific Name, Other Names: Astronium fraxinifolium, Muiracatiara, Cuta Tigre, Bois de Zebre, Bossona, Goncalo Alves, Mura, Kingwood, Urunday-para, Zebrawood, Zorrowood
  • Description: Tigerwood is a highly distinctive exotic wood with vibrant reddish-brown tones and prominent black striping that varies in thickness from fine strokes to thick contours. Its interlocked grain is also wavy and irregular, complimenting the wood’s dynamic appearance. Tigerwood is ranked among the more durable hardwoods with a Janka hardness rating of 1850, making Tigerwood a visually striking floor that lasts.
  • Janka Hardness: 1,850 pounds
  • Strength (MOR): 20,120 psi
  • Stiffness (MOE): 2,390 1000 psi
  • Density (KG/m3): 660
  • Tangential Shrinkage: 7.6 %
  • Radial Shrinkage: 4.0 %
  • 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: Anacardiaceae
  • Tree Characteristics:
  • Geographic Area: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
  • Color: Reddish-brown heartwood with brownish-white sapwood.
  • Photosensitivity: Tigerwood will darken over three months upon light exposure. It will become darker reddish-brown and then stabilize.
  • Luster: Medium to dull
  • Grain: Irregular and wavy or interlocked
  • Texture: Fine
  • Drying Characteristics: Slow drying, difficult to dry
  • Working Characteristics: Difficult to cut, nailing requires predrilling.
  • Durability Rating: Highly durable, resistant to insect attack.
  • Applications: Boats, decorative veneer, furniture, joinery, flooring, musical instruments, plywood, railroad ties, turnery.
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