Hardwood decking species
Angelique Decking
Dicorynia guianensis, Dicorynia paraensis, Angelica do Para, Tapaiuana, Barakaroeballi, Basralokus
Basralocus, also known as Angelique, is a fairly large species of tree found in Guyana, French Guyana, Surinam and Brazil. A versatile hardwood, Angelique can be used for both interior and exterior applications and is especially popular for use in decking and marine construction. The wood is dimensionally stable and has a nice, warm, caramel brown color.
Working & finishing
Working properties vary according to density and silica content but generally works well and finishes smoothly. Specially tipped cutters are suggested particularly for dried wood. Glues well.
Durability
Heartwood is resistant to very resistant to attack by decay fungi but is somewhat susceptible to dry-wood termites. The wood is resistant to attack by marine borers.
Appearance
Color turns bronze brown or purplish brown with air. Sometimes, presence of internal stresses. Sap is clearly demarcated. Grain: Straight grain Texture: Medium texture
Applications
Marine construction and general heavy construction, railroad crossties, industrial flooring, ship decking, planking, and framing, piling, parquet blocks and strip.