Goupia glabra Aubl. – Goupiaceae
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Slightly distinct heartwood and sapwood light reddish brown. Slightly distinct growth rings, grain interlocked, texture medium, luster lacking and disagreeable odor.
DENSITY
Medium density wood, with density at 12% moisture content of 840 kg/m^3 and green density of 1130 kg/m^3.
DRYING
Kiln-dries slowly, with moderate tendency for medium cupping and pronounced twisting, when submitted to the drying schedule 1.
WORKABILITY
Easy to saw, plain, sand, turn and screw. Glues well but is not recommended to make plywood due to log checking. Finishes well with paint, varnish, filler and polishing. Previous boring is advisable before nailing dry wood.
DURABILITY
Laboratory tests report good resistance to decay. Resistant to dry-wood termites and slightly resistant to marine borers.
PRESERVATION
Moderately easy to be preserved with creosote and CCA-A, with pressure-vacuum systems.
USES
Interior and exterior construction, flooring, framing, interior trim, furniture, truck bodies and others. Not recommended for some uses due to the strong odor of the fresh wood.
