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Origin |
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Western and central regions of Africa.
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Properties |
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Whiteness colour:
It varies from a creamy white to a rosé colour.
Duramen colour: As time goes by, it varies from a roseate-brown to a reddish-brown colour.
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Regular weight and hardness, and slightly nervous.
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It is apt for veneer elaboration.
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Mechanisation:
It does not offer difficulties.
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Gluing: It does not offer difficulties.
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Nailing and screwing:
It is advisable to bore holes with a drill previously.
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| Finishing: It must be previously treated with a pore filling. |
| Fibre: Straight. |
| Its dust is quite irritating for the skin, mucosas,
eyes and throat. High silica content. |
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Impregnability: |
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Whiteness: Fairly apt for impregnation Duramen:
Unsuitable for impregnation
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Applications |
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Interior and exterior carpentry, ornamental boards, plywood boards, furniture and cabinetwork, civil construction, naval construction, wood carving.
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