ACAJOU
| Origin: | Africa |
| Other names: | N’dola, Kaju, N’gollon, Acajou Bassam, Krala, African Mahogany, Takoradi Mahogany, Zamanguila, Ogwango, Munyama, Khaya Mahogani, Acajou Blanc, Undia Nunu, Mangona, Zaminguila, Ahafo, Caoba Del Galon, Akuk, Eri Kire, Deke, Heavy African Mahogany |
WOOD DESCRIPTION
| Color: | red brown |
| Sapwood: | clearly demarcated |
| Texture: | medium |
| Grain: | interlocked |
| Interlocked grain: | slight |
| Note: | Sometimes, presence of tension wood and brittleheart. Wood pink brown to deep red with copper reflection. |
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. The AFRICAN MAHOGANY cannot be used without appropriate preservative treatment for end-uses under use class 3, except for some parts of a work such as windows, less exposed than others (entrance doors, shutters …). |