Tropical timber species

7 tropical timber species

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LATI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - matig duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.820
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16 830
Color:
Roomwit
Stability:
Slecht stabiel - Matig stabiel
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LAUAN RED
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - matig duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.650
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13290
Color:
Bruinrood
Origin:
Azië
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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LIMBA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 1 - zeer duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.540
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11750
Color:
Lichtgeel
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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LIMBALI
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.810
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18 010
Color:
Roomwit
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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LONGHI
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 4 - slecht duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.750
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Matig
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18490
Color:
Geelbruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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LOTAFA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.840
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
18 670
Color:
Roomwit
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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LOURO VERMELHO
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.660
Resistance to marin borer:
Ja - Bruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brakwater
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14170
Color:
Lichtbruin
Origin:
Zuid-Amerika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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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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