Purpleheart

Wood Appearance
Dull brown when freshly cut and rapidly oxidizes to violet-purple on exposure to light, gradually weathering to dark purplish-brown. The sapwood is whitish or cream colored and grain is generally straight, sometimes wavy or interlocked. The texture is moderate to fine.

Natural Durability
Highly resistant to decay, termites and fire. The heartwood is very durable and extremely resistant to preservatives.

Timber Processing
Drying - Dries well and fairly rapidly with little degrade.
Working- Moderately difficult to work. Planes and turns well, will finish smoothly and takes a high polish.
Assembly- It takes glue well and holds nails and screws satisfactorily.
Finishing- Gives excellent results when lacquered or polished.

Uses
Purpleheart possesses high strength and excellent durability qualities. It is a superior structural timber suitable for heavy outdoor construction work, docks work and other outdoor projects, such as park benches. For interior usage, such as flooring, it has high wearing qualities and is perfect for high traffic areas. It is a valuable hardwood for its attractive purple appearance.

Available Sizes
Thickness/Width: 1 x 2 to 6 x 12
Regular Lengths from 4’ to 18’
Custom Orders: Lengths from 20’ to 30’