🌳 **JATOBA TIMBER (West Indian Locust): Where Exceptional Strength Meets Natural Beauty** 🌳
When high-profile projects demand true durability and remarkable aesthetics, **Jatoba timber** (Brazilian Cherry, also known as **West Indian Locust**) is a natural standout. With a **Janka hardness rating of 2,690 lbf**—among the hardest commercial hardwoods—this South American species delivers real, proven performance.
**🔧 VERSATILE APPLICATIONS THAT MATTER:**
✅ **Marine & Exterior Construction:** Naturally rot and termite resistant, Jatoba is suitable for decking, dock boards, and some marine structures. (Note: Ipe or Greenheart are more common for fully submerged or underwater structural use.)
✅ **Heavy-Duty Flooring:** Handles commercial and residential high-traffic zones—its density shrugs off dents and wear.
✅ **Structural & Utility Projects:** Exceptional strength for beams, posts, heavy-use tool handles, and industrial wear-parts.
✅ **Premium Furniture:** Loved for its rich reddish-brown grain that deepens with age.
**🌍 SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBLE SOURCING:**
- **FSC-certified Jatoba is available:** Always check your supplier’s credentials since certification is not universal.
- **IUCN Status:** Hymenaea courbaril (Jatoba) is “Least Concern”—not endangered or CITES-listed.
- **Sustainable Harvest:** Many certified operations use selective, ecosystem-sensitive harvesting, though practices vary by region.
**💪 TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE:**
– **Specific Gravity:** 0.91 (very dense)
– **Modulus of Rupture:** ~22,510 lbf/in² (very strong)
– **Natural Resistance:** Termites, rot, and decay; sound moisture resilience
– **Workability:** Dense and tough, needs sharp tooling, but turns and finishes well. Can be challenging to saw or plane due to its density and grain.
The blend of strength, beauty, and (when certified) sustainability makes Jatoba a smart pick for builders, makers, and designers seeking wood with lasting, visual impact.
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