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Elondo hardwood decking by Exterpark
Scientific Name: Erythrophleum Ivorense.
Other Names: African Oak, Tali (Ivory Coast), Erun, Sasswood (Nigeria), Potrodom (Ghana), Kassa (Zaire), Muave (Zambia), Mwavi (Tanzania).
Origin: West, Central and East Africa
   
Appearance
 
Heartwood is red- , yellow-, or orange brown, darkening on exposure, sometimes streaked; sapwood creamy yellow, distinct. Texture coarse; grain interlocked or irregular; moderately high lustre
 
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Properties:

Dry wood is very difficult to saw and machine, rapid blunting of tools, carbide-tipped cutters are suggested; works to a smooth finish and takes a high polish, turns well. Sawdust may cause nose and throat irritation. Heartwood is rated as very durable and highly resistant to termite attack. Also described as resistant to marine borers.

   
Janka Hardness: 1725
Density: 940kg/m3
 
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