Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 910 |
Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 1 - very durable |
Resistance to marin borer : | No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water |
Stability : | Moderately stable - Stable |
Finishing : | Difficult (filling recommended) |
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 19490 |
Color : | Brown |
Origin : | Africa |
Products workable from this species :
4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation
4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing
4.2 Single-level terraces and pool areas
4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors
4.4 Shelters, outdoor furniture and playgrounds
4.5 Gates
4.6 Visual barriers and windbreak panels, pergolas
5 Industrial usage and heavy work
5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater
5.4 Sleepers and dunnage
5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework
5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)
6 Shipbuilding
6.3 Pleasure-boating pontoons
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