Sipo
Family: MELIACEAE
Scientific name: Entandrophragma utile
Pilot Names: Sipo, Utile
END USES
Flooring / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Cabinetwork / Open boats / 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 | 0,62 | 0,04 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,42% | 0,06% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 6,4% | 0,7% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Moderately durable
Use class: Class 3 – Outside
DRYING
Drying rate: Normal
Risk of distortion: Slight risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: Slight risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct