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.