Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 750 |
Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 4 - poorly durable |
Resistance to marin borer : | No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water |
Stability : | Moderately stable |
Finishing : | Average |
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 18490 |
Color : | Yellow brown |
Origin : | Africa |
1 Structures and panels
1.1 Lightweight structures
1.2 Glued laminated timber
1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face
1.6 Sliced veneer
3 Carpentry and interior fittings
3.1 Wooden floors
3.2 Interior staircases
3.3 Doors and door frames
3.5 Interior panelling and cladding
3.6 Layout and furnishings
3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking
7 Miscellaneous uses
7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking
7.5 Sculptures