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RHODESIAN TEAK - BAIKIAEA PLURIJUGA
KIAAT - PTEROCARPUS ANGOLENSIS
KIAAT - PTEROCARPUS ANGOLENSIS
Distribution: Southern Africa
Tree Size: 15-20 m tall
Trunk Diameter: 3 - 6 m
Average Dried Weight: 890 Kg/m3
Specific Gravity:
Basic: 12%
MC73 .89
Janka Hardness:
2,990 lbf / 13,300 N
Modulus of Rupture:
12,220 lbf/in2 / 84.3 MPa
Elastic Modulus:
1,230,000 lbf/in2 / 8.48 GPa
Crushing Strength:
9,600 lbf/in2 / 66.2 MPa
Shrinkage: Radial: 2.6%,
Tangential: 4.5%
Volumetric: 6.9%,
T/R Ratio: 1.7 ble
Rhodesian Teak is one of the most valuable hardwoods and is extremely durable, withstanding abrasions without splitting and very stable with a minimal linear shrinkage factor making it very suitable for outdoor applications.
The wood has very little corrosive effect, is termite and fungi resistant and has a very high fire retardation factor. It is one of the most suitable solid timbers for external decking withstanding extreme temperatures and climatic conditions.
The timber has a high density, enduring beauty and is the worlds finest timber for decking. It is universally renowned for its beautiful straight grain.
With its distinctive handsome reddish brown colour.Rhodesian Teak is a fine lifetime investment needing minimal maintenance with the colour improving over time and lasting for generations. It is far superior to any other Teak available.
Distribution:Southern Africa
Tree Size: 12-18 m tall
Trunk Diameter: 5 -.8 m
Average Dried Weight: 605 kg/m3
Specific Gravity:
Basic, 12%
MC .59, .60
Janka Hardness:
1,360 lbf / 6,050 N
Modulus of Rupture:
14,250 lbf/in2 / 98.2 MPa
Elastic Modulus:
1,267,000 lbf/in2 / 8.73 GPa
Crushing Strength:
8,020 lbf/in2 / 55.3 MPa
Shrinkage: Radial: 1.7%, Tangential: 2.8%
Volumetric: 5.4%
T/R Ratio: 1.6 ble
In Southern Africa Kiaat is one of the most generally used and most valuable woods.
The wood is relatively light and the shrinkage rates are low. Kiaat dries well but slowly, without warping and with little or no tendency to check or split. The heartwood is pale to dark brown or reddish brown, often with streaks and is distinctly demarcated from the pale grey or pale yellow sapwood.
The grain is straight to interlocked, texture medium to coarse. Once dry, it is very stable. The wood works well with hand and machine tools and its straight-grained material planes, finishes and polishes extremely well.
In Southern Africa Kiaat is one of the most generally used and most valuable woods.
The wood is relatively light and the shrinkage rates are low. Kiaat dries well but slowly, without warping and with little or no tendency to check or split. The heartwood is pale to dark brown or reddish brown, often with streaks and is distinctly demarcated from the pale grey or pale yellow sapwood.
The grain is straight to interlocked, texture medium to coarse. Once dry, it is very stable. The wood works well with hand and machine tools and its straight-grained material planes, finishes and polishes extremely well.
Kiaat is easy to peel and slice, and has good gluing and excellent turning and carving properties. The wood is durable and has good resistance to termites and marine borers.
Distribution:Southern Africa
Tree Size: 30 m tall
Trunk Diameter: 1.25 m
Average Dried Weight: 960 kg/m3
Janka Hardness:
11,150 N
Modulus of Rupture:
85 - 142 N / mm2
Elastic Modulus:
9,210 N / mm2
Shrinkage: Radial:2%
Tangential: 3.2%
Volumetric: 5.4%
T/R Ratio: 1.6 ble
The grain is straight or interlocked, texture moderately fine and even. The wood has an attractive figure. It has a fragrant smell when freshly cut.
The wood saws and works well despite its high density and hardness. It finishes well although the presence of interlocked grain may sometimes cause picking up of grain in planing.
It polishes well. Pre-boring is needed for nailing and screwing. The gluing and varnishing properties are satisfactory, but staining may be difficult.
Veneer of good quality can be produced by slicing and rotary peeling.
AFRICAN ROSEWOOD -
GUIBOURTIA COLEOSPERMA
Products Available:
African Hardwood
- Rhodesian Teak
- Kiaat
- African Rosewood
Quantity Available:
- Rhodesian Teak: 3,000 m3 per Month
- Kiaat: 100 to 200 m3 per Month
- African Rosewood: 100 to 200 m3 per Month
Format:
- Kiln and Dry / Other
Various Sizes:
- Logs, Squared Sawn Cants & Planks
Origin:
- Namibia
- Angola
- Zambia
Country of Export:
- Namibia / Angola
- Phytosanitory Certificates and complete documentation
FOB at any port in Southern Africa
- Namibe
- Walvis Bay
- Cape Town (Preferred Port)
- Port Elizabeth- East London
- Durban
