Wood specie: Okoumé
Botanical name: Aucoumea klaineana
Growth area: Tropical West Africa |
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Botanical name:
Aucoumea klaineana
Growth area:
Tropical West Africa
Colour of heartwood:
Ranging from light grey-pink to
russet brown.
Colour of sapwood:
Grey-white
Mass density:
320 - 570 kg/m³ at 12% humidity
Grain:
More or less cross-grained, but can also occur
with straight or undulating grain.
Knots:
In principle not allowed under Dekker Hout's
quality standard.
Bio-substances:
Grey-blue discolouration occurs after
contact with iron; light brown discolouration occurs after contact with brass.
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Mould and insects:
Sapwood is sensitive to termite invasion
Durability grade:
4 - low durability
Gluing:
Good
Machining:
Easy to machine. Tools must be very sharp
in order to ensure a properly smooth finish.
Dekker range:
Raw wood and interior and exterior
cladding, see Elephant range.
General applications:
Predominantly for peeled veneer
and plywood manufacturing, and also for interior doors, interior wall
panelling, yachts and front wall panelling.
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