Sapele
Decking, Joinery – Exterior, Marine or freshwater construction
Certification
FSC
Origin
South & Central America
Density
800 kg/m3
Physical Structure
Tatajuba compares favourably with oak except in shock resistance and shear
Durability
Durable
Drying
Dries slowly but with very little degrade. It has an exceptionally low volumetric shrinkage (10.2 per cent) when drying from the green to oven dry. Tangential shrinkage is 6.6 per cent. and 5.2 per cent radially
Moisture Content
AD 25%
Working Qualities
Good – Easy to work and takes a high lustrous finish, and holds its place well after manufacture. It lends itself well to natural bends for boat building
Storage Advice
Outside
Purchasing Cycle
12 month
