Lumber
Okoumé lumber
Okoumé (gaboon) is a light, fine-textured African hardwood with a pinkish light brown colour. It is best known for plywood, marine plywood, veneer and interior work.
| Typical thickness | 50 · 80 · 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Aucoumea klaineana |
| Origin | Gabon and Congo |
| Other names | Okoumé, Gaboon |
| Density (12% MC) | ≈ 440 kg/m³ |
| Natural durability (fungi) | Class 4 (poorly durable) |
Grades and forms
What is okoumé?
Okoumé is the trade name of Aucoumea klaineana from Gabon and Congo, also known as gaboon. It is Gabon's most important export timber.
Characteristics
The heartwood ranges from pinkish light brown to salmon. It has a fine texture and a straight to slightly interlocked grain. It is light (about 440 kg/m³) with good strength for its weight, and it peels and slices very well, which makes it the base material for light, strong plywood. It machines easily, glues well and takes paint.
Durability
Poorly durable against fungi; outdoors it is used with a protective treatment or finish.
Where is it used?
- Plywood and marine plywood
- Rotary-cut and sliced veneer
- Interior panelling and mouldings
- Furniture carcasses
- Concrete formwork and crates
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