OPS Forestry in conjunction with our Cameroon sawmill partner would like to present the opportunity to purchase Sapele sawn timber, milled to your specifications.
Sapele’s natural oils make it resistant to water, which is beneficial for outdoor applications or humid environments. The high density of Sapele wood makes it strong and durable, suitable for various applications where strength is required.
SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIY DETAILS
AD or KD rough sawn or dressed timber and decking, approx 500m3 of RS AD timber / mth. Cants (squared logs) also available on an ongoing basis.
COMMON USES
Sapele is hugely popular with door and window manufacturers due to its hardness and close grained texture making it perfect for intricate joinery. Other common uses include Veneer, plywood, furniture, cabinetry, flooring and decking, boatbuilding and musical instruments.
APPEARANCE
Heartwood is a golden to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Besides the common ribbon pattern seen on quartersawn boards, Sapele is also known for a wide variety of other figured grain patterns, such as: pommele, quilted, mottled, wavy, beeswing, and fiddleback.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dark Reds | 580 – 1000 Hard | Africa | 4-8 Medium | Class1 | Class2 |
