Discover the Timeless Strength & Beauty of Mora Timber!Â
Looking for a sustainable, durable, and stunningly beautiful material for your next project? Meet Mora Timber (Mora excelsa & M. gonggrijpii), a South American hardwood renowned for its exceptional strength, rich reddish-brown hues, and eco-friendly credentials. Sourced from responsibly managed forests in Guyana and Suriname, Mora Timber is a powerhouse for construction and design, offering a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Why Choose Mora Timber?
- Unmatched Durability: With a Janka hardness of 2300 lb. at 12% moisture content, Mora stands up to heavy-duty applications, resisting wear and tear for decades.
- Versatile Applications: From heavy construction (jetties, bridge timber, house framing) to exquisite flooring, decking, siding, boat building, railroad sleepers, furniture, and turnery, Mora delivers reliability and elegance.
- Eco-Friendly Choice: Not listed on CITES or IUCN Red Lists, Mora is sustainably harvested, supporting forest ecosystems and local communities through certifications like FSC. Its carbon-storing properties make it a climate-smart choice for green building projects.
Sustainability in Action: By choosing Mora, you’re supporting responsible forestry practices that promote reforestation and reduce environmental impact. Its natural resistance to decay and termites (especially M. gonggrijpii) means less need for chemical treatments, ensuring a safer, greener product.
Feast your eyes on the rich, uniform grain and warm tones of Mora Timber in the images below, perfect for creating standout designs that last.
