Wood specie: Asian Ceder

Botanical name:

Toona spp

Growth area:

South East Asia

Colour of heartwood:

Reddish yellow brown to clear red brown or brown red

Colour of sapwood:

Grey white to pink

Mass density:

360 - 700 kg/m³ at 12% humidity

Grain:

Straight, sometimes with weak cross-grain 

Fissure:

None

Warping:

Very limited

Knots:

In principle not allowed under Dekker Hout's quality standard.

Bio-substances: 

Cedrela contains gum, which may seep out during the drying process and cause difficult. The ethereal oil in cedrela stains any silver nearby.

Mould and insects:

Rather termite-resistant

Durability grade

2 - Durable

Gluing:

Excellent, finger joints and laminating is easy.

Machining:

The wood is very easy to machine. However, excess gum may cause problems.

Dekker range: 

Siding and wall panels, see Elephant range

General applications:

Light interior and exterior constructions. Also used for cigar cases and yachts.