Doussie Timber- African Sawn Timber

Doussie Timber- African Sawn Timber

Doussie Timber heartwood is usually red-brown in color and found in some parts of Africa and Southeast Asia. The wood is also commonly known for its other name – Afzelia. The interlocked grains of Doussie wood makes it strong but difficult for cutting work.

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About Doussie Afzelia – Doussie Timber

Doussie Afzelia has two main varieties: red Doussie and white Doussie. The wood is primarily found in West and Central Africa. Depending on the species, the tree can gain a height of 15 to 40 m and have an 80 to 150 cm trunk diameter. Doussie wood is hard and very durable and is used in many projects ranging from exterior applications such as shipbuilding and construction to interior applications such as flooring and joinery.

Doussie Timber Description

The heartwood of doussié, which comes in red and white varieties, is the same exotic reddish-brown hue, heavy and durable. It is a tropical species that is extremely hard and resistant to termites, fungi, and dry wood borers. As a result, no preservation treatment is necessary. Doussie Afzelia is sourced from West and Central Africa. The heartwood colour is red-brown, while the sapwood is lighter and clearly demarcated. The Texture is coarse and the Grain is straight or interlocked. The wood is very durable in terms of fungi resistance and moderately durable in resistance against dry wood borers, termites and moisture.

Uses of Doussie Afzelia

Due to its qualities, it is a material that is suggested for applications that call for sturdy, robust, and resilient wood Common uses include external joinery and cladding used in shipbuilding, the building of bridges, making of heavy or commercial floors, building cooperage and winery’s massive frames and roofs. The aesthetic attributes of Doussie also make it suitable for joinery and cabinet construction.

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