Ipe

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Ipe

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Ipe is a very popular species in many countries (especially France and Italy). Medienos Colour – šviesiai ruda, kai kada su žalsvu atspalviu, pereinančiu į tamsiai rudą šokoladinę spalvą. The seven-leaved balsam tree has a natural high resistance and strength. Origin: South America Use: Pramoninių statinių ir dekoratyvinėms grindims, įrankių kotams, baldams, vidaus ir išorės apdailos staliaus dirbiniams gaminti, uostų statiniams, tiltams statyti. Colour: Light brown, sometimes with a greenish tinge to dark chocolate brown Height of tree: up to 30 m. Texture: Fine Processing: Good Resistance: Very high resistance to decay and insects, high resistance to changes in weather conditions
Average density at 12% moisture content: 1.04 g/cm3
Longitudinal shrinkage T per cent: 6.4
Transverse shrinkage R per cent: 5.1
Stability: Moderately stable