AYOUS | My Tropical Timber

Botanical names : Triplochiton scleroxylon

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	380
Class of resistance to fungi :	Class 5 - not durable
Resistance to marin borer :	No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Stability :	Moderately stable - Stable
Finishing :	Good (filling advisable)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	7260
Color :	Light yellow
Origin :	Africa

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face

1.5 Plywood, inner layers

1.6 Sliced veneer

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.4 Moulding

3.5 Interior panelling and cladding

3.6 Layout and furnishings

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.5 Sculptures