Grapia
Scientific name
Apuleia molaris
Other names
English: Grapia, Garapa
Geographic origin
Central America 
Description
&;8226; Wood colour changes from yellowish to golden brown 
Capacity of being impregnated
&;8226; Heartwood: Low capacity of being impregnated
&;8226; Sapwood: Slighty capable of being impregnated
Mechanization
&;8226; Sawing process: Ordinary problems due to hardness
Physical properties
&;8226; Apparent density at 12% humidity: 880 kg/m3. heavy wood
&;8226; Hardness (Chaláis Meudon) 7.8. very hard wood 
Mechanical properties
&;8226; Resistance to static flexion: 1,820 kg/cm2
&;8226; Elasticity module: 129,000 kg/cm2
&;8226; Resistance to parallel compression 644 kg/cm2
&;8226; Resistance to parallel traction: 1,150 kg/cm2 
Applications
&;8226; Exterior carpentry
&;8226; Interior carpentry
&;8226; Stairs
&;8226; Floorings
&;8226; Deck for exterior
Available products in this wood
- Grapia Stair Nosing - Profile 51 A
- Strips of Grapia 4 smooth edges Radius 3
- Wood Deck Grapia Profile 10 MC (tongue-and-groove joint system on the heads) - 20 x 100 mm
- Wood Deck Grapia Profile 13 MC (tongue-and-groove joint system on the heads) - 21 x 140 mm
- Wood Deck Grapia Profile 18 MC (tongue-and-groove joint system on the heads) - 20 x 130 mm
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