This South20 unique Mataki hardwood-|flooring product originates from the rain forest areas of Brazil, Guyana, and surname. It is common for the Mataki tree to reach to l 30 ft in height with trunk diameters of 2.5 to 4 it. The wood product is produced by local natives specifically for South20 from the Meri tree that is native to these areas. South20 receives the material to the US in the form of raw cut lumber where it is placed in storage for air drying and kiln drying process. South20 will mill the lumber to specified dimensions to produce hardwood flooring and decking products.

Use:

Mataki is recommended for wide use in floor coverings of residential homes with heavy human traffic. Those who prefer hardwood floors in lieu of the conventional ceramic or carpet covering should utilize this hardwood product.

The South20 Mataki hardwood product offers one of the most unique and durable woods on the market that will resist any sign of use and provide long lasting beauty. With the use of this product the covering becomes a permanent protection for the home or historic dwelling. The Mataki product is a very unique item that will not be found on the common markets in the United States. For those who wish to have something different this pleasingly warm and beautiful colored wood will be the center of conversation for many years.

General Characteristics:

The Mataki product's Heartwood is a beige brown with yellow, green or orange pink tinge; its sapwood is distinct, yellowish white. The luster is high with medium texture and its grain is mostly straight to sometimes irregular.

Weight:

Basic specific gravity (oven dry weight/green volume) 0.61,. air-dry density 72 pct. Mechanical Properties (first and third sets of data based on the 2 inch standard.

Janka side hardness is 1,610 lb for green material and 1 ,820 lb at 12% moisture content.

The Janka Hardness scale is a comparison chart to other woods.