Funghi (according to E.N. standards): |
class 5 – not durable |
Dry wood borers: |
heartwood durable but sapwood not clearly demarcated |
Termites (according to E.N. standards): |
class S – susceptible |
Treatability (according to E.N. standards): |
class 3 – poorly permeable |
Use class ensured by natural durability: |
class 1 – inside (no dampness) |
Species covering the use class 5: |
No |
Note: |
This species is listed in the European standard NF EN 350-2. Heartwood permeability to preservative products is variable, that of sapwood is variable too but good. |