Origin
South East Asia.
Working properties
Sawing: Easy, but some variation by species.
Machining: Easy
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Good
Finishing: for exterior use protect against stain.
General description
Blunting effect: Medium
Drying: Medium to quick.
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Moderate
Fungus and insects: Susceptable to blue stain. Pinholes damage possible already in the standing tree.
Preservative treatment: Resistant
Other: Interchangeable with Utile, African Mahogany and Niangon.
Red Luan is very similar.
Main uses
Windows, doors, flooring, framing, exterior cladding.
