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Sipo

Entandrophragma utile · FDA code ENTU · High Value Species

Standing tree (photo to be added)

About the wood

Heartwood fairly uniform redor purple-brown; well demarcated from the light-brown sap-

657 kg/m³Moderately Heavy (12% MC)

Heartwood is durable and extremely resistant to preservative…Natural durability

MediumStrength

Comparatively largeShrinkage (green→oven-dry)

MediumMovement in service

Typical uses

Furniture
Cabinetwork
Joinery
Decorative veneers
Plywood
Boat construction

Working properties

Works fairly easily with hand and machine tools, interlocked grain may cause tearing in planning and shaping, finishes well, glues and nails easily

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Technical values are reference figures for the species/genus and may vary by individual log. Wood photo & technical data: The Liberia Tree Species Manual (LibTA / NDF, FDA schedule-one species). Stock subject to SGS inspection and prior sale.