Product · Catalogue p. 15
Tropical hardwood
Native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Its physical and mechanical properties make it suitable for outdoor use without the need for additional treatment. Species most used outdoors: Iroko · Elondo · Ipé.
Material data sheet
- Species most used outdoors
- Iroko · Elondo · Ipé
- Origin
- Tropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas
- Outdoor use
- Suitable without the need for additional treatment
- Natural protection
- High oil content, which protects it outdoors
- Density and abrasion
- High density and, therefore, high abrasion resistance
- Physical and mechanical performance
- High
- Appearance
- Natural, highly valued
- Cost
- Higher than that of autoclave-treated softwood or thermally modified wood
We work with softwoods, hardwoods and tropical hardwoods.
Catalogue 2026, p. 5
Machined beams and pieces
Wooden beams machined for installation: in glulam and solid wood, for structural or decorative elements; in pine, fir and other species, including tropical ones; in our standard sizes or made to measure. Beams over 13 m go through the beam machining centre.
We also offer made-to-measure machining to suit the needs of your projects, from your drawings or drawing files. Where there is machining, the technical office sends you back the 3D drawing to confirm details and measurements.
Cross-cutting
Transverse cutting of wood planks. For example: a 4.00 m long plank cut into 2.50 m + 1.50 m.
Rip sawing
Lengthwise sawing of wood planks. For example: a 200 mm wide plank sawn into 150 mm + 50 mm.
Planing
Cleaning up all four faces of the plank. The edges can be left square, bevelled, rounded or with another moulding.
Machining
Mouldings, holes, joints and other finishes on the wood pieces.
Frequently asked questions
Does tropical hardwood need treatment for outdoor use?
No. Its physical and mechanical properties make it suitable for outdoor use without the need for additional treatment: a high oil content, which protects it outdoors, and high density.
Which tropical hardwood species do you work with?
The species most used outdoors are Iroko, Elondo and Ipé. We work with softwoods, hardwoods and tropical hardwoods.
How does its cost compare with other outdoor woods?
Its cost is higher than that of autoclave-treated softwood or thermally modified wood.
Enquiry
Tell us about your project
Send us the drawing or cutting list and we will prepare a proposal. With the measurements, quantities and the location where the wood will go, the answer is more precise.
Av. de Reus, s/n · 43460 Alcover (Tarragona)
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