BUBINGA

Botanical names : Guibourtia demeusei, Guibourtia pellegriniana, Guibourtia tessmannii

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	920
Class of resistance to fungi :	Class 2 - durable
Resistance to marin borer :	No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Stability :	Poorly stable
Finishing :	Average (filling recommended)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	20180
Color :	Red brown
Origin :	Africa

Products workable from this species :

1 Structures and panels

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

4 Industrial usage and heavy work

4.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

7.4 Musical instruments

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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

Outdoor equipment - recreation

Outdoor equipment - recreation

Miscellaneous uses

Miscellaneous uses

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