LIMBA

Botanical names : Terminalia superba

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	540
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
Finishing :	Good (filling advisable)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	11750
Color :	Light yellow
Origin :	Africa

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

1.2 Glued laminated timber

1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face

1.5 Plywood, inner layers

1.6 Sliced veneer

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.2 Interior staircases

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.4 Moulding

3.5 Interior panelling and cladding

3.6 Layout and furnishings

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

7.6 Packing and crating

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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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