Lumber
Fraké (limba) lumber
Fraké (limba, afara) is a medium-weight, easy-to-work African hardwood with a pale yellowish-brown colour. It is used for interior joinery, furniture, veneer and plywood.
| Typical thickness | 50 · 80 · 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Terminalia superba |
| Origin | West and Central Africa |
| Other names | Limba, Afara, Korina |
| Density (12% MC) | ≈ 540 kg/m³ |
| Natural durability (fungi) | Class 4 (poorly durable) |
Grades and forms
What is fraké?
Fraké is the trade name of Terminalia superba from West and Central Africa. Its most common other name is limba; it is known as afara in Nigeria and korina in the USA. Figured logs are sold as black limba, plain ones as white limba.
Characteristics
The colour is a pale yellowish brown, and some logs show olive to dark grey streaks in the core. Sapwood and heartwood are not clearly distinct. It has a medium texture and a straight to slightly interlocked grain, at about 540 kg/m³. It saws, planes and glues easily and finishes well.
Durability
Poorly durable against fungi and insects; it is used indoors or with a protective treatment.
Where is it used?
- Interior joinery, doors and mouldings
- Furniture and seating
- Sliced veneer and plywood
- Interior panelling
- Glued laminated members and light framing
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