Tiama
Family: MELIACEAE
Scientific name: Entandrophragma angolense
Pilot Name: Tiama
END USES
Flooring / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Cabinetwork / Ship building / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer / Light carpentry / Stairs (inside)
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Red brown
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,55 | 0,05 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,41% | 0,07% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 8% | 1% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Moderately durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Susceptible
Use class: Class 2 – Inside or under cover
DRYING
Drying rate: Normal
Risk of distortion: High risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: High risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct