S.A. Pine - The pale coloured sapwood is clearly distinct from the pinkish-brown heartwood. The texture is fairly uniform. Untreated Pine is considered non-durable. We specially order our Pine H4 treated.
Balau is brown to dark-brown, with a fine texture and meshed grain. Balau is known for its strength and toughness, and is very durable in our S.A. climate.
Garapa - The sapwood is narrow and light in colour, while the heartwood is mainly yellowish. The wood is shiny and has a strain grain and fine texture. The wood is hard, heavy and tough.
Massaranduba - The heartwood is light red to rose-red. The sapwood is slightly white or pale brown and the grain is usually straight. The texture is fine and uniform. This wood is hard and very heavy.
