TIAMA
Origin: | Africa |
Other names: | Acuminata, Abeba, Edinam, Gedu Nohor, Kanga, Vovo, Tiama Mahogani, Livuite, Kilula, Abeubegne, Dongomanguila, Mukusu, Lifaki |
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: | red brown |
Sapwood: | clearly demarcated |
Texture: | medium |
Grain: | interlocked |
Interlocked grain: | marked |
Note: | Wood red to dark brown, with golden shades. |
NATURAL DURABILITY AND TREATABILITY
Funghi (according to E.N. standards): | class 3 – moderately durable |
Dry wood borers: | durable – sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood) |
Termites (according to E.N. standards): | class S – susceptible |
Treatability (according to E.N. standards): | class 4 – not permeable |
Use class ensured by natural durability: | class 2 – inside or under cover (dampness possible) |
Species covering the use class 5: | No |
Note: | This species is listed in the European standard NF EN 350-2. |