Tropical timber species
2 tropical timber species
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WALLABA
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Industrial usage and heavy work
- Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 1 - very durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18450
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Moderately stable
WENGE
Product classes (uses):
Product classes (uses):
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Shipbuilding
- Miscellaneous uses
Class of resistance to fungi:
Class 2 - durable
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.870
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21050
Color:
Dark brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
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.