Kosipo
Family: MELIACEAE
Scientific name: Entandrophragma candollei
Pilot Name: Kosipo
END USES
Flooring / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Cabinetwork / Glued laminated / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer / Shingles / Stairs (inside)
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Red brown
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight or interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,69 | 0,07 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,42% | 0,07% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 6,7% | 1,3% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Moderately durable
Use class: Class 3 – Outside
DRYING
Drying rate: Normal to slow
Risk of distortion: High risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: No risk or very slight risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct