Description
Gonçalo Alves (Astronium spp.), also known as Tigerwood, is a striking hardwood native to Central and South America. It is renowned for its rich, reddish-brown to orange tones, often contrasted with dark streaks or stripes that give it a tiger-like appearance.
Highly durable and dense, Gonçalo Alves is prized for its resistance to wear, rot, and insect damage, making it ideal for flooring, decking, furniture, and fine woodworking projects. It also performs well in turned objects and decorative applications. Despite its hardness, it machines and finishes beautifully, polishing to a high sheen that enhances its dramatic grain patterns.
Each piece of Gonçalo Alves is unique, with variations in colour and figure. Its natural oils can occasionally interfere with gluing, so surface preparation is recommended.
With its striking aesthetics, strength, and longevity, Gonçalo Alves remains a popular choice for those seeking an exotic and visually captivating hardwood.
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