Jatai decking boards

Jatai

Cuiarana, Nargusta, Tanimbuca (Eng.)

Jatai is an excellent choice for those seeking a long-lasting, stylish, and low-maintenance decking timber that withstands varied weather conditions and serves for many years while retaining its natural beauty.
Origin: South and Central America
Other names: Tanimbuca, Cuiarana, Nargusta
Durability class: Class 2 (outdoors, not in direct ground contact)
Applications: Outdoor decking, façades, interior flooring, tool handles
Density (at 12% MC): ~930 kg/m³
Color: Yellowish-brown (will weather to a silvery tone over time without maintenance)
Stability: Moderate to low dimensional stability
Tangential shrinkage (T): 9.2%
Radial shrinkage (R): 5.9%
Monnin hardness: 9.6
Workability: Good
Fixing: Pre-drilling required