ALEP | My Tropical Timber

Botanical names : Desbordesia insignis

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	1050
Class of resistance to fungi :	Class 1 - very durable
Resistance to marin borer :	Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Stability :	Poorly stable
Finishing :	Average
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	23390
Color :	Yellow 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

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater

5.3 Acoustic barriers in urban areas along railroads and highways

5.4 Sleepers and dunnage

5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

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