West African Hardwood
Sapele
Entandrophragma cylindricum The heartwood is medium to dark reddish brown when dried with a distinctive dark stripe. There are variations in the grain the texture is fairly fine. UsesFurniture, cabinet making, panelling, boat building, high quality joinery, doors and windows
Grade
FAS – Kiln dried
Thickness
1” – 4”
Specifications
6” and wider 6’ – 16’
Idigbo
Terminalia ivorensis Colouring is pale yellow to light brown, mainly straight grained. Similar to oak in appearance. UsesFurniture, high class joinery, panelling
Grade
FAS – Kiln Dried
Thickness
1” – 4”
Specifications
4” and wider, 6’ and up
Iroko
Chloeophora excela Colouring is golden brown. The texture is fairly coarse, the grain is often interlocking. A hard, strong, very durable timber. UsesHigh class internal joinery, outdoor furniture, boat building, doors, windows, flooring
Grade
FAS – Kiln Dried
Thickness
1” – 4”
Specifications
6” and wider, 6’ – 16’
Koto
Pterygota bequaertii Colouring is creamy white. The grain is interlocking, texture Is moderately coarse. Often used as a substitute for beech. UsesMouldings, internal doors
Grade
FAS – Kiln Dried
Thickness
1” – 2”
Specifications
6’ – 10’
Mahogany – limited availability
Khaya ivorensis + several other species The heartwood varies from a light to a dark reddish brown. The grain is straight to interlocking. Usually of medium texture. UsesFurniture, cabinet making, high quality joinery
Grade
FAS – Kiln Dried
Thickness
1” – 4”
Specifications
4” and wider, 6’ and up
Obeche
Triplochiton scleroxylonWest African Obeche – Ayous - Wawa The timber is creamy white to pale yellow. The texture is fine and even, the grain is often interlocked. It is quite a light timber and fairly soft. Uses
Interior joinery, drawer sides – sometimes used as a substitute for softwood, plywood veneers
Grade
FAS – Kiln Dried
Thickness
1” – 2”
Specifications
4” and wider, 6’ and up
Utile - limited availability
Entandrophragma utileWest African Utile – Sipo – Assie Colouring is pinkish brown to deep red brown, similar to Sapele but without the stripe, part of the same family. The grain is interlocked and irregular. The texture is moderate Uses
Furniture, cabinet making, high quality joinery, interior and exterior, boat building, flooring
Grade
FAS – Kiln Dried
Thickness
1” – 4”
Specifications
6” and wider, 6 ’- 16’