Sawn Timber
Native Brazilian sawn wood encompasses a diverse range of wood species renowned for their beauty, durability, and versatility.
From the rich tones of Ipe to the stunning patterns of Cumaru, our native Brazilian sawn wood offers unique aesthetics for a wide range of applications. The exceptional qualities of these wood species make them highly sought-after in the global market.
Our native Brazilian sawn wood is sourced from forests managed under sustainable practices. We adhere to the regulations set by the Brazilian government, ensuring that our wood is harvested within the established legal framework.
Additionally, our forests are certified by the FSC, which guarantees responsible forest management and the protection of ecosystems and wildlife.
Opting for native Brazilian sawn wood from sustainable and certified forests brings several environmental benefits as sustainable forest management preserves the rich biodiversity found in native Brazilian forests, protecting endangered species and maintaining delicate ecosystems, these forests also act as natural carbon sinks, helping mitigate climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and promoting the use of sustainably sourced sawn wood, we contribute to the reduction of illegal logging and the preservation of valuable natural resources.
Our supply of native Brazilian sawn wood is backed by all necessary authorizations from the Brazilian government as IBAMA and Brazilian Forest Code. We comply with local laws and regulations regarding logging permits, transportation licenses, and environmental impact assessments of the Brazilian government as the DOF – Forest Origin Documentation System. These authorizations ensure that our wood is legally harvested, supporting responsible and transparent trade practices.
Our native Brazilian sawn wood is sourced from FSC-certified forests. The FSC certification guarantees that our wood comes from responsibly managed forests, meeting stringent social, environmental, and economic standards.
By choosing FSC-certified sawn wood, our customers can be confident that they are supporting sustainable practices and contributing to the preservation of forests worldwide. We prioritize quality throughout our supply chain to deliver premium native Brazilian sawn wood.
Our wood undergoes rigorous inspections and testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications. We work closely with our suppliers and conduct regular audits to maintain consistency and exceed customer expectations. We value collaboration with our customers to understand their specific needs and provide tailored solutions.
Our team of experts is dedicated to assisting in wood selection, offering advice on best practices, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Together, we can create remarkable projects that showcase the beauty and durability of native Brazilian sawn wood.
ANGELIM-PEDRA
Hymenolobium spp. - Leguminosae Papilionoideae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood light yellowish brown distinct from the pale brown sapwood. It has an accentuated fibrous aspect at the tangential figure due to prominence of axial parenchyma, fibers and vascular lines. Grain interlocked, texture coarse, luster lacking and without distinctive odour.
USES:
Civil construction, furniture and others.
ANGELIM-VERMELHO
Dinizia excelsa Ducke - Leguminosae Mimosoidae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood light reddish brown, slightly distinct from the reddish gray sapwood. Distinct growth rings, grain interlocked, texture medium, luster medium and disagreeable odour.
USES:
Civil and naval construction, railroads crossties, posts, turnery and others.
CEDRINHO
Erisma uncinatum Warm. - Vochysiaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood light reddish brown distinct from the light gray to light grayish brown sapwood. Distinct growth rings, grain straight to interlocked, texture medium, luster lacking and not distinctive odour.
USES:
Civil and naval constructions, boats, furniture, framing, panelling, boxes and crates, furniture components and others.
CEDRORANA
Cedrelinga catenaeformis Ducke. - Leguminosae Mimosoideae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood pinkish grey not clearly demarcated from the lighter sapwood. Figure with dark vascular lines. Grain wavy, texture coarse, disagreeable odour when wet, disappearing when dried, without distinctive taste
USES:
Carpentry, boats, plywood, sliced veneer, boxes and crates, furniture and others.
CUMARU
Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd. - Leguminosae Papilionoideae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Yellowish brown heartwood distinct from a very pale brown sapwood. Distinct growth rings, grain interlocked, texture medium to fine, luster lacking and not distinctive odour.
USES:
Exterior and interior construction, flooring, sliced veneers, framing, turnery, tool handles and others.
IPÊ
Tabebuia spp. - Bignoniaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood dark brownish olive to dark olive, generally uniform, sometimes greenish due to lapachol, distinct from the pale yellow sapwood. Grain interlocked, texture medium, luster moderate or lacking depending on the species, characteristic odour and not distinctive taste.
USES:
Interior construction, musical instruments, doors, window framings and others.
JATOBÁ
Hymenaea courbaril L. - Leguminosae Caesalpinoideae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood reddish brown with dark streaks, becoming dark brownish red, sharply demarcated from the pale brown sapwood. Grain interlocked, texture medium, not distinctive odour and taste when dry.
USES:
Civil construction, framing, fine furniture, tool handles, sport goods, railroad crossties, musical instruments, turnery, automobile and truck bodies, sliced veneers and others.
MAÇARANDUBA / MASSARANDUBA
Manilkara spp. - Sapotaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood light red when freshly cut, becoming red to dark reddish brown, distinct from the light pink to pale brown sapwood. Distinct growth rings, grain straight, texture fine and not distinctive odour and taste.
USES:
Civil and naval construction, piers, turnery, boards, musical instruments, flooring, truck bodies and others.
MUIRACATIARA-RAJADA
Astronium lecointei Ducke - Anacardiaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Heartwood pale pinkish brown to yellowish brown, becoming dark red after exposure to sun light, slightly distinct from the lighter sapwood. Figure with stripes of dark reddish brown to black. Grain wavy or slightly interlocked, texture medium to fine, luster moderate, not distinctive odour and slightly bitter taste.
USES:
Exterior and interior constructions, packaging, doors, fine furniture, tool handles, cabinet work, flooring, musical instruments, decorative objects.
TAUARI
Couratari spp. - Lecythidaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Indistinct heartwood and sapwood yellowish white to light yellowish brown. Slightly distinct growth rings, grain straight, texture medium, luster moderate, slight odour and slight bitter taste.
USES:
Civil and naval construction, furniture, decorative articles, household utensils, toys, musical instruments, boxes, crates, packaging, curved pieces, cabinet work, sliced veneers, plywood and others.
