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    Janka Hardness scale reflects a measurement of the force necessary to embed a.444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. As an Industry Standard, this scale displays the ability of various wood species to tolerate denting and normal wear.

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    Janka Hardness scale reflects a measurement of the force necessary to embed a.444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. As an Industry Standard, this scale displays the ability of various wood species to tolerate denting and normal wear.

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    Janka Hardness scale reflects a measurement of the force necessary to embed a.444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. As an Industry Standard, this scale displays the ability of various wood species to tolerate denting and normal wear.

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    JANKA HARDNESS SCALE FOR WOOD FLOORING SPECIES

    Ipe/Brazilian Walnut 3684


    Brazilian Teak (Cumaru) 3540
    Brazilian Cherry (Játoba) 2350
    Santos Mahogany 2200
    Tigerwood 1850
    Hickory 1820
    Rosewood 1780
    Kempas Mahogany 1710
    Red Pumpkin Pine
    Pine (Wenge) 1630
    Maple 1450
    Natural Bamboo 1380
    Australian Cypress 1375
    White Oak 1360
    Ash (White) 1320
    American Beech 1300
    Red Oak (Northern) 1290
    Yellow Birch 1260
    Red Birch 1260
    Heart Pine 1225
    Carbonized Bamboo 1180
    Black Walnut 1010
    Teak 1000
    American Cherry 950
    Cedar 900
    Southern Yellow Pine… 870
    Lacewood 840
    Southern Yellow Pine… 690
    Douglas Fir 660
    Larch 590
    Chestnut 540
    Eastern White Pine 380

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    Pounds per Square Inch
    The Janka Hardness Scale reflects a measurement of the force necessary to embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. As an
    Industry Standard, this scale displays the ability of various wood species to tolerate denting and normal wear.

    For the finest selection of hardwood flooring, Call Stonewood Products™ at (508)430-5020.

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