Tali

Tali


Other names: Gogbei, Mancone, Potrodom, Erun, Elone, Eloun, Elondo, Kassa, Alui, Sasswood, N'kassa

                        Missanda, Mwavi, Muave


Botanical name: Erythrophleum ivorense

                             Erythrophleum suaveolens


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

     Seasoned 900 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Very durable


Grain: Slightly / occasionally Interlocked


Texture: Coarse


Heartwood: Yellow - brown / brown - red darkening on exposure


Sapwood: Yellowish white - pinkish white clearly distinguishable


Sawing: Power required (Slight blunting effect)


Drying: Slow

              Risk of distortion: High

              Risk of checking: High


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: No information


Gluing: Special precaution needed


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good


End uses: Heavy exterior joinery, Heavy duy flooring, Heavy construction (Bridges), Railway sleepers, Harbor & dock work, Wagon trays