Red grandis is tested for durability at the trada institute in the uk and at the fcba in france and it is categorized as class 3 which equals to 30 years without treatment or finish on a vertical windows doors siding exterior trim etc.
Red grandis siding.
It is dimensionally stable and accepts stain well.
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Red grandis is a straight grained hardwood timber of the eucalyptus family.
Red grandis has full fsc certification and is a very stable and dense timber with a durability class of 3 meaning that untreated it is rated as moderately durable.
It is a fast growing species and is virtually knot free.
The wood s color does deepen with age turning to a darker red much like mahogany.
Prized for its combination of beauty and durability red grandis is perfectly suited for decking and siding as well as for timbers.
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.
However as it oxidizes and is finished the color deepens to a rich red much closer to centuries old mahogany.
The heartwood is durable and resistant to insects.
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Red grandis bears a close resemblance to genuine mahogany in hardness density and grain structure and is a cross between mahogany and cherry in color when freshly sawn.
Economic sustainability land owners have options to convert forests to other uses to improve their.
Sourced from uruguay it is a fast grown hardwood and it is harvested at around 20 years old when.
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Red grandis is plantation grown in the northern region of uruguay.
The accepted botanical name is eucalyptus grandis.
The hardwood of the future.