Why Engineers Are Choosing This Guyanese Timber Over Steel for Marine Projects
Steel has long been the go-to for marine construction. But there’s a natural material from Guyana that’s quietly outlasting and outperforming it: Greenheart timber.
At Golden Arrow Timber Ltd, we supply this extraordinary hardwood to marine engineers, architects, and developers across the UK, USA, and the Caribbean, and the results speak for themselves.
✅ Unmatched Durability in Saltwater
Most materials corrode, rot, or fall prey to marine borers.
Not Greenheart.
Naturally resistant to marine borers (no chemical treatments needed)
Decades of performance with minimal maintenance
Outlasts steel in aggressive marine environments, often by 2x or more
🛠️ Performance Backed by Data
Here’s how Greenheart timber compares to steel in marine environments:
Bending Strength:
- Greenheart: 10,800 kg/cm²
- Steel: 24,000 kg/cm²
Marine Durability:
- Greenheart: 25–40+ years
- Steel: 5–20 years (unprotected)
Resistance to Marine Borers:
- Greenheart: High
- Steel: Poor (corrosion-prone)
🌍 Sustainable, Renewable, Responsible
Unlike steel, Greenheart is:
Harvested from certified forests in Guyana
A carbon-storing material with lower embodied energy
Recyclable at end-of-life, supporting circular construction
🌊 Real-World Proof
UK Ports: Greenheart piles in harbours last 40+ years.
Caribbean Waterfronts: Used in piers, groynes, and revetments where steel has failed.
Guyana’s Infrastructure: Favoured by engineers for its availability in long, consistent lengths.
🔍 Why This Matters for Your Next Project
If you’re designing marinas, jetties, sea defences, or bridges, especially in coastal or tidal zones, material choice is mission-critical.
Choose Greenheart and gain:
Lower lifetime costs (fewer repairs, longer service)
Stronger ESG credentials
Proven reliability, backed by field data and lab tests
If you’re a marine engineer, coastal developer, or procurement lead looking for performance, sustainability, and long-term value, let’s talk.
📩 DM me or visit www.goldenarrowtimber.com to learn how Greenheart can outperform your expectations.
