Lumber
Dabéma lumber
Dabéma (dahoma) is a strong, medium-heavy African hardwood with a yellow-brown colour. Resistant to termites, it is used for heavy structures, industrial floors and vehicle floors.
| Typical thickness | 50 · 80 · 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Piptadeniastrum africanum |
| Origin | West and Central Africa |
| Other names | Dahoma, Bukungu |
| Density (12% MC) | ≈ 700 kg/m³ |
| Natural durability (fungi) | Class 3 (moderately durable) |
Grades and forms
What is dabéma?
Dabéma is the trade name of Piptadeniastrum africanum from the forests of West and Central Africa; in Ghana it is known as dahoma.
Characteristics
The heartwood ranges from yellow-brown to golden brown, with lighter sapwood. It has a coarse texture and a markedly interlocked grain, so planing needs sharp knives and a low cutting angle to avoid tear-out. At about 700 kg/m³ it has good mechanical strength, and it moves moderately while drying.
Durability
Moderately durable against fungi and durable against termites and dry-wood borers.
Where is it used?
- Heavy structures and framing
- Truck, wagon and container floors
- Industrial and heavy-duty flooring
- Glued laminated members
- Interior stairs and exterior cladding
Price and availability
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