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Windsor Plywood has been a trusted source for specialty lumber and hardwoods across western Canada for decades. Our specialty lumber selection goes well beyond standard framing grades, offering premium domestic and imported hardwood species suited for fine furniture making, custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, and decorative woodworking projects of all scales. Species available include hard maple, red oak, white oak, walnut, cherry, birch, alder, poplar, and a rotating selection of exotic and figured hardwoods depending on current inventory. In addition to solid hardwood lumber, we carry live edge slabs, figured wood for tabletops and accent pieces, and hardwood plywood in species to match. Windsor Plywood staff are knowledgeable about the properties and working characteristics of each species and can help you select the right material for your specific application. Visit your local Windsor Plywood to browse current specialty lumber stock and discuss your project with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is peroba rosa and what are its characteristics?
Peroba rosa (Aspidosperma polyneuron) is a South American hardwood from Brazil and Argentina with a distinctive pink to rose-red colour, often with yellow or orange tones and fine, varied grain patterns. It has a fine texture, moderate hardness, and has historically been a prized furniture and cabinetry wood in South America. The colour gives the species its name — peroba rosa means pink peroba.
What is peroba rosa used for in woodworking?
Peroba rosa is used for fine furniture, cabinetry, decorative panelling, musical instruments, and turning applications where its distinctive pink-to-rose colour and fine texture are the design features. It has historical use in Brazilian fine furniture making and was a common church and public building wood in South America before its supply became restricted.
Is peroba rosa sustainably available?
Peroba rosa is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to significant habitat loss and overexploitation across its South American range. Commercially available peroba rosa should be sourced from certified suppliers with chain-of-custody documentation. Contact Windsor Plywood for current information on the availability and sourcing of peroba rosa.
How does peroba rosa finish?
Peroba rosa takes oil and varnish finishes well, producing attractive results that enhance the pink-rose colour. The colour deepens and warms under clear oil finishes. UV-inhibiting topcoats help preserve the distinctive colour tone. Like many tropical hardwoods, the natural oils may require a mineral spirits wipe before applying film finishes for best adhesion.
Does Windsor Plywood carry peroba rosa?
Windsor Plywood carries peroba rosa as a specialty exotic hardwood subject to current availability and sustainable sourcing requirements. Contact your local Windsor Plywood branch to confirm whether peroba rosa is currently available and in the dimensions required for your project.