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Species Information /
Bloodwood |
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The Species: |
Flooring Trade Name:
Bloodwood
Botanical Name:
Brosimum, rubescens
Lumber Name:
Bloodwood, Satinae, Cardinalwood, Pau Brazil
Grows In:
Brazil
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Products Available in Bloodwood |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Bloodwood
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Description: |
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Bloodwood is beautiful dense wood, which is very
red in color and holds that color over time. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Bloodwood exhibits a fairly wide range of
color variation, from pale orange colors
through to deep blood red. WFI's selection
offers a more limited range of color
variability by supplying the red tones.
Color
Change:
Bloodwood undergoes a medium degree of color
change from pale orangey reds to a deep dark
red as it ages.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Bloodwood Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Bloodwood Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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Bloodwood is 230% as hard as red oak ( 2900 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak )
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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may be used both residentially and commercially
wherever such a deep red color is sought. It is
primarily used for accent strips.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time
- see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Bloodwood on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Bloodwood Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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