Tiama
Scientific name
Entandrophragma angolense D.C.
Entandrophragma congolense A.Chev.
Other names
English: Tiama
Geographic origin
Africa 
Description
&;8226; Sapwood: Pink white
&;8226; Heartwood: reddish brown
&;8226; Fiber: slightly intertwined, it can contain great amounts of rubbers 
Capacity of being impregnated
&;8226; Sapwood: Capable of being impregnated
&;8226; Heartwood: No capable of being impregnated
Mechanization
&;8226; Sawing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Drying process: No difficulties
&;8226; Planing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Gluing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Nailing and screwing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Finish: No difficulties
Physical properties
&;8226; Semi-heavy.
&;8226; Partially nervous wood.
&;8226; Softwood.
&;8226; Sheet: suitable. 
Applications
&;8226; Exterior furniture for green areas, and urban areas
&;8226; Interior carpentry, doors, stairs, paneling, molding, baseboads, friezes, floorings
&;8226; Exterior carpentry, doors and windows
&;8226; Interior and exterior carpentry
&;8226; Decorative panels
&;8226; Naval construction
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