MOVINGUI
tropical timber species

Botanical name of MOVINGUI:
Distemonanthus benthamianus

Uses:

Uses class:

Uses Class 2

Class of resistance:

Class 3 - moderately durable

Density (at 12% of wood moisture):

0.730

Resistance to marin borer:

No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water

CITES:

Registration annex 1

Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:

14740

Color:

Yellow

Stability:

Moderately stable - Stable

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Association

ATIBT member

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About
MOVINGUI tropical timber

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

2 Exterior joinery (building facade)

2.1 Cladding and outer coating

2.2 Windows and doors

2.4 Shutters and closures

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.5 Interior panelling and cladding

3.6 Layout and furnishings

3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.1 Cooperage and vat making

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

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