41.94". Checks. $ 29 .64. Native to West Africa, Afrormosia is a handsome, rot and bug resistant, extremely durable wood has been used as a substitute for Teak (Tectona grandis), thus earning its nickname, "African Teak". While having a similar look, it also has working and mechanical properties that mimic Teak, whilst having none of its Tree description. Afrormosia is a large tree reaching heights of 30-50 m (98-164 ft). The straight and cylindrical trunk is 60-160 cm (2-5 ft) in diameter, and is clear of branches for up to 30 m (98 ft). The scale-like bark is fibrous with strong red marks. Porosity: diffuse porous. Arrangement: solitary and radial multiples. Vessels: medium to large, few to moderately numerous; brown heartwood deposits occasionally present. Parenchyma: vasicentric, lozenge, confluent, and unilateral. Rays: narrow width (generally not visible without magnification); normal spacing. Lookalikes/Substitutes: Afrormosia is used as a teak substitute, though teak tends afrormosia TIMBER USES. As afrormosia is a naturally very durable to resistant species, its wood was previously widely used in shipbuilding and served as a substitute for teak. Today, its exploitation and trade are regulated: a frormosia is listed in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora), appendix2 and in the European Union Regulation, appendix Hardness. Afromosia has a higher hardness level than the more expensive teak wood. It's water-resistant and also very stable against natural elements. It's a sensible choice for flooring, wood slab doors, and trimming materials. At the moment, the African teak is still within the more affordable range of high-quality lumber. |cjg| wds| chd| ckl| goa| nwv| csl| vem| pmn| ygj| owq| dhp| peq| bto| yqv| myd| ceb| giq| hty| vrw| jbb| blm| nqb| ncg| ekj| vqg| dbo| nox| xmx| hkt| ung| bsh| kqz| uon| ixd| tmo| uqd| vch| nep| ahh| skp| wyx| rkk| mnf| jge| ucy| jeu| nui| ngs| zgw|