APPEARANCE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Ipé is the commercial name for the botanical species Tabebuia spp. which belongs to the Bignoniaceae family and comes from the tropical forests of South and Central America.
APPLICATION AREAS.
-exterior constructions;
-cladding;
-garden furniture ;
-garden wood;
-exterior stairs;
-terraces (around swimming pools);
-various interior fittings such as parquet, flooring and stairs;
-furniture ;
-turning and sculpture.
APPEARANCE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Tali or African IPE is harvested in forests in the central /South regions of Cameroon.The wood is orangey yellow brown to reddish brown. Tali from East Africa has a lighter colour. The sapwood is striped and clearly demarcated. The grain is interlocked and the texture is coarse. Tali darkens on exposure. The wood is moderately lustrous. It is suitable for use in contact with the ground.
Applications: Tali is extremely popular in Europe for decking, marine construction, bridge building and boat building. It is also used for heavy-duty hydraulic applications, flooring, and sound barriers.
APPEARANCE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Iroko wood is harvested in forests in the eastern region of Cameroon. The tree achieves a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. The usually straight, cylindrical trunk often has root flares.
Freshly sawn iroko is butter yellow to brown yellow, sometimes with dark brown marks. The wood has a straight, sometimes irregular grain. Iroko has a medium coarse texture. Machine working produces a blunting effect on tools. This is due to deposits of calcium carbonate which are sometimes present in this wood. Surface treatment often proves very difficult. The wood dries rather slowly, and this can result in deformation and cracking.
Because of its stability, durability and strength, iroko wood is very versatile. It is used, for example, for door and window frames, windows, interior cladding, staircases, doors, façades, park benches, furniture and parquet floors.
APPEARANCE AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak, is a dense and durable hardwood native to South America. It is characterized by its golden to reddish-brown tones, often with subtle grain patterns and occasional interlocking. Renowned for its exceptional hardness and resistance to decay, insects, and wear, it is well-suited for demanding applications. While its density can make machining challenging, Cumaru finishes beautifully with proper preparation.
APPLICATION AREAS: Commonly used for decking, flooring, outdoor furniture, and heavy construction, it is valued for its strength, stability, and longevity in both indoor and outdoor projects.
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