PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Heartwood is pink to light brown in color. Sapwood is cream to pale brown, darkening on exposure. Texture is intermediate and uniform and the grain usually straight.

Air-dry density averages 580kg/m3. Shrinkage is high.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:

Strengths group S6 (green), SD6 (seasoned)

WORKING PROPERTIES

Kaudamu is easy to saw and plane in the green and seasoned conditions, generally working well and producing smooth, clean-cut surfaces and crisp edges.