Doussie

Doussie


Other names: Lingue, Afzelia, Papao, Apa, Aligna, Bolengu, Uvala, Mussacossa


Botanical name: Afzelia aAfricana                 

                            Afzelia bella

                            Afzelia bipendensis

                            Afzelia pachyloba


Density: Green 1,100 - 1,200 kg/m3

     Seasoned 750 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Very durable


Grain: Straigh / Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Medium


Heartwood: Reddish brown


Sapwood: Clearly distinguishable whitish - pale yellow


Sawing: Easy (Slight / moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Slow

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: Moderate


Gluing: Special precaution needed


Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary


Finishing: Good with filling


End uses: Interior & exterior joinery, Normal & heavy duty flooring, Heavy construction, Boat building, Chimical resistant tanks.