Origin

Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, DR Congo

Trading name(s)

Okoume, Gaboon, Combogala

Family

African Hardwood, African Mahogany - Burseraceae

Botanical name(s)

Aucoumea Klaineana

Avarage dried weight

430 kg/m^3

Durability

Class 4

Okoumè

Available in FAS and AIC PLUS QUALITY
AD and KD random widths 15cm plus and lengths 2.10m and longer with fair spread
Fixed widths available

Thicknesses 25-32-38-50-63-75-100mm

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Okoumè

This moderately hard wood has a coarse grain.

The colours of its heartwood vary from a light pink to a dark red. The sapwood ranges from a white to a peculiar greyish colour.

Due to its interlocked grain, it is considered hard to work with and deformations may occur during the drying process.

Okoume wood is versatile and widely utilized across various industries.

It is commonly employed in general construction for boards, frames, steps, panelling, fittings, and shutter boards, offering durability and strength.

The wood’s smooth texture and attractive grain make it suitable for crafting common furniture, cabinets, plywood, and decorative veneer, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

Okoume wood is also valued for heavy packing and pallets due to its resilience and load-bearing capacity.

It finds application in creating musical instruments, door cores, coffins, and mouldings, showcasing its versatility in manufacturing diverse products.

However, Okoume wood is not recommended for marine environments due to its properties.

Description

This moderately hard wood has a coarse grain.

The colours of its heartwood vary from a light pink to a dark red. The sapwood ranges from a white to a peculiar greyish colour.

Due to its interlocked grain, it is considered hard to work with and deformations may occur during the drying process.

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