Tropical timber species
5 tropical timber species
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Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.550
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
9550
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
FAVA AMARGOSA
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Industrial usage and heavy work
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.750
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
19500
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Moderately stable - Stable
FRAMIRE
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.500
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11350
Color:
Yellow
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Stable
FREIJO
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.580
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17270
Color:
Light brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Moderately stable
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 5 - not durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.320
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Finishing:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
5130
Color:
Creamy white
Origin:
Africa, South America
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016
For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.







