How hard is Red Grandis?
Janka hardness rating of 720 psi. PROPERTIES: Red Grandis wood has moderate hardness. It is easily worked with hand tools and machines and turns well.
What is Red Grandis good for?
It has a reputation for being a species for high-end furniture, cabinetry, doors, windows and stair projects. We have also seen Red Grandis being requested for many exterior applications such as shutters, siding, boatbuilding parts and even decking.
Is Red Grandis A good exterior wood?
Prized for its combination of beauty and durability, Red Grandis is perfectly suited for decking and siding as well as for timbers. It is dimensionally stable and accepts stain well. Red Grandis is most available in 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4 and is kiln dried. Widths can be produced up to 8”.
Is Red Grandis stable?
I have used Red Grandis for exterior millwork and some doors, and it is very stable, very easy to work with, and the color consistency is equal to non.
Is Red Grandis rot resistance?
Gibson McIlvain Company’s lumberyard, Red Grandis is a plantation grown species out of Uruguay. Because it is very resistant to decay when not in direct contact with the wet ground, Red Grandis can also be used for windows or doors, as well as mouldings and millwork.
Is Red Grandis a hardwood?
Red Grandis is a versatile hardwood and FSC Pure certified, which means that it comes from responsibly managed forests. Many homeowners choose this wood for its many applications, durability, and resistance to fungi.
Is Red Grandis rot resistant?
What is Red Grandis hardwood?
Red Grandis is a wood that varies in color from pink to white cream to light rose but its claim to fame likely belongs to the fact that it is certifiably green. It is the trademarked name for hardwood from a plantation-grown Eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus grandis) that boasts FSC certification.
What timber is red Grandis?
Exclusive to Timbmet, Red Grandis is a versatile, high performing and FSC® 100% certified uniform hardwood Timber from Uruguay. Red Grandis offers continuity of supply and is set to become the hardwood of the future with its versatility.
Where does Red Grandis come from?
Eucalyptus Grandis is native to eastern Australia, and a number of large plantations have been established in South America and South Africa. ‘Red Grandis’ refers to timber sourced from plantations in South America (particularly Uraquay and Brazil).
Where can I buy Red Grandis lumber?
Wood Vendors sells Red Grandis lumber in 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 and 8/4 thicknesses. We also provide s4s (surfaced 4 sides) Dimensional Red Grandis made to your specification. If you have a particular need such as a red grandis glued-up panel we can supply that as well. Give us a call at 877.320.9663 to discuss your Euclyptus needs.
What is the difference between Red Grandis and mahogany?
Red Grandis Eucalyptus // Eucalyptus grandis. While the color is much more pale than genuine mahogany, red grandis is very similar in weight, density, grain structure, and the way it responds to most machining operations. The wood’s color does deepen with age turning to a darker red much like mahogany.
Where is grandis wood grown in South America?
ORIGINS : South American Plantations, primarily Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay. Red Grandis is grown on platations in South America. It is used a substitute for Mahogany due to it’s grain appearance.