Framire

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