Marine Construction 
These timbers are dense and durable and can be used in the most extreme conditions, including fresh and salt water applications. They are many times stronger than treated softwoods and are naturally resistant to marine borers and decay.
Click on arrows in the header row to sort species by name and density. Information sheets are available by clicking on the individual species.
| Trade Name | Local Name | Scientific Name | Density (kg/m3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterwood | Danto | Vatairea lundellii | 753 |  |
| Jutahy | Tamarindo | Dialium guianense | 961 |  |
| Manchiche | Manchiche | Lonchocarpus Castilloi | 897 |  |
| MyLady | Malerio Colorado | Aspidosperma megalocarpon | 785 |  |
| Nargusta | Canxan | Terminalia amazonia | 769 |  |