Tropical timber species

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DIBETOU
Uses:
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.530
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
10460
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Stable
DOUSSIE
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
17020
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Stable

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux

For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.

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