Proclean 14 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 For some that may start seeing this wood. This is Jatoba. Brazillian Cherry. Cleaned, washed and ready for stain. Red without question. Ipe was/is the main, but new hardwoods are coming. Tiger wood and Garapa decks are next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 That's beautiful wood! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 Courbaril is the formal name, aka Jatoba in Brazilian territories. Nice looking wood. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 We Wash Concrete 64 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 Im not a wood guy, but why would you stain that? If it were mine I would want just a clear sealer to protect it. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tmrrptr 164 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 Really beautiful wood! Most we see here in CA is redwood, and lower grade, at that. I'm sure the exotic woods are used, just haven't run across them, myself. r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 5, 2007 Heard of Jatoba, but have never seen it. Pulled this off a furniture manu's website: The only major but innocent disadvantage is the woods bleeding. When exposed to rain, the wood gives off its red water-soluble dye. This dye drips onto the underlying surface, where it will certainly disappear under the influence of rain. The duration and the intensity of the bleeding vary considerably and are therefore unpredictable. Oiling the wood will only postpone the bleeding. If true, I would guess you would not want to install it on a 2nd story deck over a patio or pavers. Paul, do you have a picture of the wood dry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
For some that may start seeing this wood.
This is Jatoba. Brazillian Cherry. Cleaned, washed and ready for stain.
Red without question.
Ipe was/is the main, but new hardwoods are coming. Tiger wood and Garapa decks are next.
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