KOTIBE

Botanical names : Nesogordonia fouassieri, Nesogordonia papaverifera

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	760
Class of resistance to fungi :	Class 3 - moderately durable
Resistance to marin borer :	No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Stability :	Stable
Finishing :	Average
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	13020
Color :	Red brown
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

2 Exterior joinery (building facade)

2.2 Windows and doors

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

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

7.3 Tool handles

7.5 Sculptures

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Number of Uses

Structures and panels

Structures and panels

Exterior joinery (building facade)

Exterior joinery (building facade)

Carpentry and interior fittings

Carpentry and interior fittings

Miscellaneous uses

Miscellaneous uses

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