Tree Species and Properties
Tree species and technical properties used in our timber products
Teak (Tectona Grandis)
Origin: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, India, Laos
It has extraordinary resistance to water, insects, and decay thanks to its high oil and silica content. It is preferred in marine vehicles and outdoor applications.
Technical Properties
Density: 650-750 kg/m³
Hardness: Medium-Hard
Color: From golden yellow to dark brown
Usage Areas
Boat decks, outdoor furniture, luxury furniture, flooring
Iroko (Chlorophora Excelsa)
Origin: West and East Africa
Known as 'African Teak', Iroko stands out with its high durability and hardness. It is a more economical alternative to Teak.
Technical Properties
Density: 630-670 kg/m³
Hardness: Medium-Hard
Color: From yellowish brown to dark brown tones
Usage Areas
Outdoor furniture, flooring, boat building, door/window frames
Sapelli (Entandrophragma Cylindricum)
Origin: Central and West Africa
It is known for its striking reddish-brown tone and durable structure. It gains a silky shine when processed.
Technical Properties
Density: 640-700 kg/m³
Hardness: Medium-Hard
Color: Reddish brown
Usage Areas
Luxury furniture, interior paneling, musical instruments, decorative veneers
Sipo (Entandrophragma Utile)
Origin: West and Central Africa
It stands out with its easily workable structure and aesthetic appearance. It has similar properties to Sapelli but offers a more stable structure.
Technical Properties
Density: 630-660 kg/m³
Hardness: Medium
Color: Reddish brown
Usage Areas
Luxury furniture, interior woodwork, door/window production, decorative panel
Acajou D'Afrique (Khaya Ivorensis)
Origin: West Africa
Also known as African mahogany, this species stands out with its balanced and stable structure. It offers an aesthetic appearance with its dark reddish-brown tones and smooth grain structure.
Technical Properties
Density: 530-580 kg/m³
Hardness: Medium
Color: Dark reddish brown
Usage Areas
High-quality furniture, panel production, interior paneling, decorative products
Ayous (Triplochiton Scleroxylon)
Origin: West and Central Africa
Standing out with its light and bright-colored structure, Ayous is preferred especially in indoor applications thanks to its easy workability. Despite its low density, it offers a quality alternative with its balanced structure.
Technical Properties
Density: 380-440 kg/m³
Hardness: Soft
Color: Cream-white, light yellow
Usage Areas
Interior woodwork, furniture components, panel production, plywood