1. Sapele general information
The tree is native to tropical Africa, the name Sapele comes from that of the city of Sapele in Nigeria. This is a deciduous tree and hardwood, not softwood as many people think. This species has appeared in Vietnam for a long time, mainly growing in the northern mountainous areas or highlands. They grow on flat terrain to places that are 600 meters above sea level. The species grows to a height of up to 45 meters (rarely 60 meters). Sapele matures after 10 – 12 years. If it is grown for industrial purposes, it can be exploited in the 6 – 8 years.
2. Sapele specification
Sapele wood grain patterns vary from wavy to straight. The heartwood is pale pink to dark reddish-brown. Sapele is susceptible to wood borer, termite, insect attack. Besides, Sapele wood reacts with iron, which can cause rust, discoloration. However, the wood is quite easy to use screws, so just a few extra handling steps, the oval wood is suitable for furniture production. However, it is easy to tighten screws. If Sapele wood is dry-kiln seasoning and chemical treatment process, it will be very durable and stable to use.
3. Sapele wood application
Since ancient times, Sapele wood has been used to make temple columns, house columns, beams. Nowadays, Sapele wood is widely used as a common material for the production of cabinets, wardrobe, TV shelves, beds. They are preferred by many customers because of the warm and smooth tones.
Related News
High quality plywood sheet – Poplar Plywood – Birch Plywood – Film Face Plywood – Packing Plywood
Title: Useful information about plywood Meta: Are you intent to buy plywood ? Let read some information below to know more Purchasing a sheet of plywood for the first time may be a bit tough. Because the types of plywood produced are as varied as the applications for which it’s used. H1: What is Plywood? […]
The Information of Pine Wood
1. Characteristic of pine wood Scientific name of Pine wood Its English name is Pine, derived from the Latin Pinus. The scientific name of pine is Pinus. Pine refers to the shrubs of the genus Pinus, there are now more than 112 different species of pine and they are originally often called Pine. Pine […]
The application and classification of radiata pine wood board
1. What is the radiata pine wood board? How many types of pine are there? – Radiata pine: This type of pine is commonly used in the wood industry to exploit for furniture and construction. Radiata pine is suitable for many growing conditions, is easy to grow and produces more timber than many native pine […]
