Guariuba wood

Guariuba is a strong and durable tropical hardwood from South America, with a warm yellow-brown to golden hue. Curious why it's so suitable for facades and gardens? Read on and discover the properties that make guariuba so special.

Guariuba, ideal for facade cladding

Guariuba is ideally suited for applications such as cladding, patios, and furniture thanks to its combination of durability, strength, and stability. The wood is resistant to weather, mold, and insects, ensuring it remains beautiful for years to come, even in outdoor applications. Furthermore, the warm yellow-brown to golden hue provides a natural and attractive appearance, while the wood is easy to work and finish. This makes Guariuba an excellent choice for a variety of projects, both practically and aesthetically.

Properties of Guariuba wood

Name	Guariuba
Growth area	Tropical forests of South America
Botanical name	Clarisia racemosa Ruiz
Durability class	1
Strength class	d-30
Artificially dried	Yes
Voluminous mass	560 – 630 -900 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content
Suitable for	Construction timber for interior and exterior use, facade cladding and horticulture
To edit	Easy to machine and work by hand, provided sharp tools are used

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Editability

Guariuba is a sturdy tropical hardwood that works well, both mechanically and by hand. It can be easily sawn, planed, and milled and absorbs oil, stain, and lacquer beautifully, creating a durable and clean finish. Pre-drilling for screwing and nailing prevents splitting, and although small, hard knots can sometimes cause slight irregularities, it generally produces a smooth and even surface, perfect for both structural and aesthetic applications.

Quality requirements

Guariuba is a sustainable tropical hardwood that meets the most important Dutch and European timber standards. According to NEN-EN 350, the heartwood of this species falls into durability class 1, meaning it is highly resistant to fungi, insects, and rot. For specific applications, such as cladding or construction, the wood is also assessed according to standards such as NEN-EN 335 for use classes and SKH publication 99-05 for window frames with KOMO certification. Thanks to these strict quality criteria, you can be sure that guariuba is stable, reliable, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Forestlines® Guariuba

It is also one of the wood types suitable for the Forestlines® façade system. This innovative façade system features concealed fixings and fire class B-S1 d0 certification without any treatment. The perfect harmony between wood and aluminum. Suitable for façades in both sun and shade, ceilings, and roofs.

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Guariuba is perfect for these applications

We supply tailor-made and ready-made wood solutions to construction, trade, industry and shipbuilding, the carpentry industry, yachts and interior construction. Do you have specific questions or wishes? Get in touch.

Façade cladding

Garden

Decking and galleries

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