Agba (Gossweilerodendron Balsamiferum) Sawn Timber

Now Available

OPS Forestry in conjunction with our Gabon saw mill partner would like to present the opportunity to secure supply of Agba sawn timber, milled to your specifications.

Agba wood is a highly sought-after timber with a wide range of uses. The machining of Agba can be done easily. Pre-drilling is recommended. The gluing and finishing properties are rather good. Agba dries rather quickly, with small risks of cracking and deformation.

SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIY DETAILS

Agba logs will be milled to meet customer requirements. Current KD rough sawn timber, 50mm × 100mm + × 2100mm + ready for shipping to your destination port.

COMMON USES

The light coloured Agba is suitable for use in construction elements, like interior and exterior joinery, boatbuilding, shopfitting, flooring, panelling, furniture, mouldings, coachwork, coffins, laminated frameworks and turnery.

APPEARANCE

Agba heartwood is yellowish to pinkie-brown when first cut, but darkens to a brick red on exposure to light and air. The grain is normally straight or slightly wavy, but may occasionally be interlocked. The wood has a fine, even texture and is highly glossy, with some similarities to mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla).

SPECIFICATIONS

COLOUR

AD DENSITY – KG/M3

ORIGIN

HARDNESS JANKA KN

DURABILITY ABOVE GROUND

DURABILITY IN GROUND

Light Brown
580 – 1000 Hard
Africa
9-12 Hard
Class3
Class3

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