Tali Wood

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Other names
Elone; Missanda

Scientific Name
Erythrophleum ivorense

Family
Caesalpiniaceae

Description

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The wood is orangey yellow-brown to reddish-brown. Tali from East Africa has lighter color. The sapwood is striped and clearly demarcated. The grain is interlocked and the texture is coarse. Tali darkens on exposure. The wood is moderately lustrous. It is suitable for use in contact with the ground.

Density

(H=12%) : 0,90

Treatability

Not permeable

Seasoning

The wood dries slowly with high risks of distortion and checking

Stability

Moderately stable in service

Durability

Durable and resistant to fungi, dry wood borers, and termites

Workability

Tali’s difficult to saw; stellite-tipped sawteeth are recommended. Finishing is generally fair, but planing may be difficult due to interlocked grain. Pre-boring is necessary for nails and screws. The gluing properties are good.

End-Uses

  • Sleepers
  • Heavy carpentry
  • Hydraulic works (freshwater)
  • Poles
  • Stakes
  • Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)
  • Industrial or heavy flooring
  • Vehicle or container flooring
  • Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)

2 reviews for Tali Wood

  1. Jack Malvin

    I love working with the Cameroon timber shipping company because they first prove to you they have what they are selling before your make your order. From their website I had no doubts, I was in the right place.

  2. James Kim

    Please I need more information on your shipping procedure

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