Origin

Western Africa, Ghana, Cameroun, Ivory Coast

Trading name(s)

Obeche, Samba, Wawa

Family

African Hardwood - Malvaceae

Botanical name(s)

Triplochiton Scleroxylon

Avarage dried weight

380 kg/m^3

Durability

Class 5

Ayous

Available in FAS quality for Ayous – Number 1 common and Select / Number 1 common and better for Wawa
KD, random widths 15cm plus and lengths 2.10m and longer with fair spread
KD fixed widths and wixed lengths
Thicknesses 25-32-38-50-63-75-100mm

EUTR COMPLIANT, OLB CERTIFIED – FSC CW OR 100% FSC

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Ayous

This wood has a low-hardness and a medium texture with no knots. It is very light-weight.

The possible presence of mineral traces can draw brown streaks, altering the normal colour pattern that varies from a creamy white to a light yellow.

This wood is easy to work with although the presence of dust can cause respiratory problems.

Ayous wood serves a wide range of purposes across industries.

It is integral in general housing for boards, frames, panelling, and fittings, and is favoured in furniture and cabinets, ranging from luxurious to common designs. Ayous’ versatility extends to plywood and decorative veneer applications, as well as turning for both ornamental pieces and furniture.

Particularly valued in northern regions for building saunas, it is highly sought after in countries like Russia and Scandinavia.

Additionally, Ayous wood is used in crafting musical instruments, handicrafts, matches, door cores, coffins, mouldings, and cement boards. However, its use is not recommended in marine environments due to its properties.

Description

This wood has a low-hardness and a medium texture with no knots. It is very light-weight.

The possible presence of mineral traces can draw brown streaks, altering the normal colour pattern that varies from a creamy white to a light yellow.

This wood is easy to work with although the presence of dust can cause respiratory problems.

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