Argentine Fine Hardwood Company

These woods are frequently used for exterior windows and doors in Argentina, due to their natural durability and stability in the elements.

The following are photos of our light density species weighing under 2.5 lbs. per board-foot...

	Timbó View Larger Image Species: Enterolobium cortotisiliquum Additional Comments: A cinnamon brown color, sometimes with subtle streaks. Light-weight, but very durable and stable in the exterior. An excellent substitute for Chestnut. Prized for marine uses. Somewhat coarse-textured like Oak and Chestnut. Note: a mask must be worn while working this wood to prevent inhalation of crystallized resin. Resin crystals are like miniature spiked balls, which will cause sneezing and coughing.

	Argentine Rose Cedar View Larger Image Species: Cedrella fissilis var. lilloi Additional Comments: A rare, high-quality Spanish cedar that is reddish pink in color. Recently cut wood is watermelon colored. Very durable and stable in the exterior, making it prized for door and window manufacturing.

	Roble View Larger Image Species: Amburana cearensis Additional Comments: An acacia, whose lumber resembles highly-figured white oak (Roble = "oak" in Spanish). A sweetly-fragranced wood, that is easy to work and very stable. Prized for furniture building and cabinetry work in Argentina. AKA "Cerejeira".

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