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Sapele

Entandrophragma Cylindricum

Quick Specifications

Origin
Africa
Colour
Dark Reds
Ad Density
580 - 1000 Hard
Hardness Janka Kn
4-8 Medium
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Description: Sapele is one of the most valuable wood species, its trunk grows very straight and cylindrical.


Sapele heartwood takes on a deep, red-brown colour when exposed to light. The grain is straight to irregular. Sapele is easy to work and has a medium coarse texture.

Products Available: Sawn timber AD / KD, semi or finished product, produced to customer specification.

Applications: Sapele is ideal for the production of door and window frames. Sapele is also widely used to manufacture and produce furniture, stairs, parquet floors, and façades.