Hardwood Slabs
Sawn Timber is the processed wood that is supplied in both finished and unfinished form by us. Whether you want timber for home construction or for any other purpose, we can help you get the right wood. Our sawn timbers are available in many sizes and in a diverse variety of wood species suitable for different kind of wood projects. Some examples include Afromosia Sawn Timber, Azobe, Bilinga Sawn Timber, Bubinga, Doussie Sawn Timber, Ebony (Black Ebony), Ekop-beli, and Iroko Sawn Timbe
Bubinga Slabs
Bubinga is an African hardwood that is commonly found in Equatorial Africa. The Bubinga tree has a height of 130-150 ft and a trunk diameter of 3-6 ft. The wood color ranges from pink-red to dark brown with figures like streaks, waterfall, flames, etc. appearing on it. It is usually very durable and has strong resistance to termites and moisture. Common applications of Bubinga hardwood include fine furniture making, veneer making, cabinetry, etc. Bubinga slabs, both natural-edge and live-edge, are widely used in tabletops and other speciality furniture projects.
Mahogany Slabs
It is one of the most popular timbers here in Africa. Because it has good durability and particularly looks very attractive, it is a common choice for woodworkers and builders around the world. Did you know The trees are native to West tropical Africa and tend to grow about 100-130 ft in height and have a 3-5 ft trunk diameter? Mahogany heartwood color may range from light pink to dark red-brown. The wood or slabs will usually have streaks of brown color. It’s easy to work and used in a variety of wood projects including plywood, furniture, boatbuilding, veneer, and turned objects.
Merbau Slabs
Merbau is solid hardwood with top-level insect and rot resistance and high durability. It is commonly found in East Africa and New Guinea (Australia). The Merbau tree grows to a maximum height of about 200 ft and has a max trunk diameter of 1.5 meters. The Merbau wood is quite distinct in color and has an orangish-brown hue when freshly cut which gets darker over time. The wood is used in all forms – logs, timber, and slabs – in furniture making, flooring, and a range of other woodworking projects.
Padauk Slabs
Padauk is a popular hardwood native to central and tropical west Africa. The heartwood of African Padauk can range from light pink to dark brownish in color. When freshly cut, the wood has a reddish-orange color, which gets darker with age. The sapwood is white to brownish-yellow in color. Because of its attractive color hues and excellent decay resistance capabilities, Padouk has been categorized as exotic wood. It’s rated as very durable and has decent insect resistance.
Tali Slabs
Tali is a hardwood with origin in Central and West Africa. The heartwood is yellowish-brown to red in color and may darken with age and exposure. The wood is easy to cut and work with. It finishes well and looks beautiful wherever it is used. It is highly durable and has excellent resistance and stability qualities, which make it ideal for external use. The common applications of tali slabs include outdoor flooring, furniture, joinery, railway sleepers, turnings, dock work, and construction of bridges. Depending on the quality and source, the tali wood can have moderate to very high density.
Meranti Slabs
Meranti is a hardwood also sometimes called Philippine Mahogany because of its similarities to the popular wood. However, in terms of hardness and durability, Meranti is nowhere near to Mahogany. On the other hand, Meranti wood is low-cost and easily available. It can be used in a wide range of woodworking projects, especially for making plywood and veneer. It is also a popular choice for making average-quality furniture and other items. The wood typically has a reddish-brown color with white resin streaks and straight to interlocked grains. It’s relatively easier to work with and provides little or no insect resistance.
Iroko Slabs
Iroko is a hardwood found mostly in tropical Africa and generally used as a cheaper alternative to Teak, having similar properties including durability. Iroko heartwood is usually yellow or medium brown in color, while sapwood has a pale yellow color. Iroko is highly durable and has decent rot & insect resistance, which makes it ideal for a range of woodworking projects including outdoor furniture. Other possible uses include flooring, veneer, boatbuilding, cabinetry, turned items, etc. Its price is low to moderate compared to Teak and other costly options.
