At that time
Name
• Scientific: Entandrophragma angolense D.C.
Entandrophragma congolense A.Chev.
• Spanish: Tiama
Origin

Description of the wood
• Sapwood: Pinkish-white.
• Heartwood: Reddish-brown.
Impregnation
• Sapwood: Poorly permeable.
• Heartwood: Not permeable.
Mechanization
• Sawing: No problems.
• Gluing: No problems.
• Nailing and screwing: No problems.
• Finishing: No problems.
Applications
• Decorative veneers.
• Plywood.
• Exterior and interior carpentry.
• Furniture and joinery.
• Shipbuilding.
Mechanical properties
• Static bending strength: 920 kg/cm²
• Modulus of elasticity: 100,000 kg/cm²
• Compressive strength parallel to the beam: 480 kg/cm²
To be considered
- Wood of a color similar to Sapelly.