- Lightweight - Half the weight of pine specific gravity of .23 - .30
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- Strength - it holds nails & screws does not require pilot holes, flat head screws can be driven flush
Workability - it is widely used as fine furniture
- It can be peeled for veneers
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- All finishing materials can be applied and it bonds well with glue
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- Stability - It remains stable during changes in humidity, it is highly durable
Conductivity - It is a very good insulator with an R rating twice that of pine
Ignition temperature is aprox 400deg C
Attractivness - It is light blonde, stains well and once planed reveals a silky luster and feel
Price - privacy slats or T&G paneling from aprox $3 a lin metre, it could give you a new option.
If you think there could be some use for this locally grown and harvested sustainable hardwood in your business - please feel free to call or contact us and we will be happy to send samples or call out to discuss your needs.
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