Padouk Boards (Avivés)

Description

Padouk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is an African tropical wood highly prized for its bright red colour and exceptional durability (class 1). Its excellent resistance to weathering and biological attack makes it an ideal choice for outdoor applications, including humid and marine environments (use class 4 and 5). This wood is also valued for its aesthetics and dimensional stability. Callens African Woods' Padouk boards are FSC® certified, guaranteeing responsible and traceable forestry. Advantages -Extreme durability: Rated class 1, resistant to external aggressions and humid environments. -Remarkable aesthetics: Unique bright red colour, evolving to purplish brown over time. -Rot-proof: Naturally resists fungi, insects and termites. -Excellent dimensional stability: Deforms little after drying. -Use class 4 and 5: Suitable for outdoor environments, even in contact with soil and salt water. -FSC® certified wood: Ensures sustainable management of forest resources. Technical characteristics -Species: Padouk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) -Origin: Cameroon, Gabon -Wood type: Board (avivé) -Certification: FSC® (sustainable forest management) -Durability class: Class 1 (very durable) -Use class: Class 4: Contact with soil or fresh water Class 5: Contact with salt water (ideal for marine structures) -Density: Approximately 800-900 kg/m³ at 12% moisture -Finish: Compatible with natural oils to preserve its colour Applications -Outdoor fittings: Decking, cladding, walkways -Framing and structure: Beams, solid wood structures -High-end joinery: Doors, stairs, flooring -Hydraulic and marine works: Pontoons, docks, port structures -Outdoor furniture: Benches, urban furniture, fences -Industrial construction: Railway sleepers, heavy structural elements

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