Karri
Karri Species Product & Room Scenes:
|
Where to Find
Moxon Timbers pulls in a fair amount of the imported hardwoods from Australia, including Karri Flooring.
|
|
Common Name(s): Karri Botanical Name: Eucalyptus diversicolor Woodworking Qualities: Sanding and working with edged tools can be a problem with this wood, as it has the tendency to dull. Once sanded, however, it has a good quality polish. Pre-boring is required for nailing, although glue holds well on Karri. Janka Rating: Karri’s Janka rating is 2030, surpassing many hardwoods in hardness rating. Species Characteristics: Karri has a natural resistance to decay, but tends toe move with exposure to moisture and temperature shift. It is important to choose a stable climate to install it in. Appearance: Karri’s sapwood is whitish, while the heartwood is pink or light red-brown. Color Change: Karri displays no significant change in color from the effects of oxidation and exposure to sunlight. Uses: Flooring, framing, shipbuilding, and plywood are Karri’s main applied uses. |
Karri Origin:
Western Australia and Africa.
