Purpleheart unsealed

Purple Heart, as its name suggests, has a dull, purple-brown color when freshly cut, and as it’s exposed to UV light, deepens to an eggplant purple. As it continues to age it settles into a dark brown with a hint of purple. It’s grown from Central America down to Brazil. It has a straight grain and a medium to high luster. Purple Heart is considered moderately difficult to work with, but is highly durable against rot, fungus, and termites. It’s a great species for products in the transportation industry.

Availability

  • Select & Better
  • Mixed Grain
  • 4/4, 8/4 Thicknesses

Characteristics

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4.6 lbs/bf

Air Dry Density

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0.90

Specific Gravity

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Difficult To Work

durability

Very Durable

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Resistant To Termites

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OHC Picks up Inaugural Award from Fontaine Trailer

Fontaine Trailer presents the Fontaine Trailer Supply Partner Excellence Award to Overseas Hardwoods Company (OHC).  This is the first ever award for Fontaine to present to a vendor.  OHC is a supplier of imported High Performance Lumber Products, including the Apitong that Fontaine installs on their platform trailers….

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“God made the Apitong tree just for trailer bed flooring.” And that’s how Overseas Hardwoods Company began! Overseas Hardwoods Company has imported and manufactured hardwood lumber for over 50 years. Now run by the 3rd generation of Robinsons, OHC continues to grow and serve more of our customers’…

A Word From our President Regarding the Operation Status of OHC

Dear Customers, During this unprecedented time, OHC wishes good health and safe keeping to all. We are proud to see Americans coming together with a common goal to combat this virus and thwart its adverse effects on our economy. During past times of war and economic upheaval, Americans…

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OHC Statement Regarding COVID-19

Dear Customers, Overseas Hardwoods Company (OHC) is closely monitoring the impact and progression ofCOVID-19 (Coronavirus) and are adhering to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as, the World Health Organization (WHO). As always, our primary concern is the health and safety of…

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This Is Why Google And Amazon Are Building Futuristic Greenhouses

Ever wonder why office buildings have fountains in their mezzanine? Or, why Google and Amazon are building futuristic greenhouses? The answer is more than just fancy job perks, it’s actually scientific. Companies today have a greater understanding of the need for Biophilic design. Biophilia suggests that humans possess…

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W.R. "Bill" Schaffer VP Sales

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VP Sales

Phone: (251) 330-7703

Bill is an empathetic, passion-filled person. In all aspects of his life, from family to work, Bill challenges himself to be the mentor of mentors, bringing significant “firsts” into people’s lives. Aside from spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, he’s also an avid sports fan and fisher and enjoys volunteering his time to help others.

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Beth Clarke Transportation/Government Sales

Beth

Transportation/Government Sales

Phone: (251) 330-7710

Beth is a fun loving individual with zest for life! When not traveling for OHC, Beth can be found planning her next adventure, soaking up the sun on the beach or spending time with her family.

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Jess Fulcher Millwork Sales

Jess

Millwork Sales

Phone: 214-563-3920

Jess is originally from Dallas, Texas and has been working in the lumber industry for 41 years. Throughout his career, Jess has lived in Bolivia and spent much time traveling throughout South America.

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Joey Skinner Outside Millwork Sales

Joey

Outside Millwork Sales

Phone: (251) 236-0912

Joey enjoys tailgating with his wife and kids at LSU football games and supporting Tigers baseball.  In his spare time he is an avid SEC sports fanatic, loves cooking gourmet meals, gardening, watching live music, hunting, fishing, and helping others that are in a time of need.

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