Tiama
Denominación.
• Scientific name: Entandrophragma angolense D.C.
Entandrophragma congolense A.Chev.
• Spanish: Tiama
Provenance
Description of the wood
• Sapwood: Pinkish white.
• Heartwood: Reddish brown.
Impregnation
• Sapwood: Little impregnable.
• Heartwood: Not impregnable.
Mechanization
• Sawing: No difficulties.
• Gluing· No problem.
• Nailing and screwing: No problems.
• Finish: No problems.
Applications
• Decorative veneers.
• Plywood.
• Extension and interior carpentry.
• Moblian and ebanisteria.
• Shipbuilding.
Notes
- Wood of color similar to Sapelly.