Framire
Other names: Idigbo, Emeri, Black afara, Baji, Sdigbo, Lidia
Botanical name: Terminalia ivorensis
Density: Green 740 - 860 kg/m3
Seasoned 560 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)
Durability: Moderately durable / Durable
Grain: Straight or Slightly Interlocked
Texture: Medium
Heartwood: Yellowish white - pale yellowish brown
Sapwood: Not clearly distinguishable
Sawing: Easy (Slight blunting effect)
Drying: Rapid
Risk of distortion: Slight
Risk of checking: Slight
Machining: Not difficult
Wood bending: Moderate
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Holding properties - Good
Finishing: Good but necessary to fill
End uses: Interior joinery, Exterior joinery (With preservative treatement), Plywood, Furniture components
Ubangi Timber has FSC® chain of custody certification
•FSC®(Forest Stewardship Council®)
When possible we procure timber under the above scheme of certification and verification.