Wood Data

Selections

All Tangaloa hardwood is prime grade with clear and attractive grain patterns. The wood is naturally free of all knots and is available in the following selections: (1) Tangaloa Prime Select; (2) Tangaloa Prime; and (3) Tangaloa RS Stockwood.

All selections may be used for interior or exterior purposes.

Grading

All Tangaloa Prime hardwood is clear and knot-free and sold only as prime grade. In relation to NHLA grading standards, Tangaloa is higher than FAS, which has a second face requirement of at least 83.13% clear. Tangaloa could well be regarded as FAF, in that all faces are 100% clear.

Economy of Wood

Because all faces of Tangaloa wood are 100% clear, off-cutting and trimming for blemishes are minimized or eliminated. This is a real money-saving value, particularly for manufacturers who utilize roughsawn stockwood.

Kiln-Dried

Tangaloa hardwood is kiln-dried to industry requirements of  6-9% and is not chemically treated, thereby making it non-toxic and suitable for any usages relating to food service or direct physical contact with people.

Woodworking

Any current technology currently used for working wood can be applied to Tangaloa wood. While the wood is hard and strong, it lends itself to all standard hardwood techniques. No special equipment are required, other than blades or bits that are sharp and designed for hardwood. The wood is very stable and not easily chipped or split in handling.

The wood can be sawn, nailed, screwed, glued, routed, beveled, dowelled, steam-curved, planed, sanded, stained, oiled, varnished, resin-coated, laminated, lathed and so on.

Termite Resistance

Discussions with USDA plant anatomists and entymologists show that there is enough historical observations and information to conclude that coco wood is not regarded as a primary or important host for termites.