Afrormosia, grown in West Africa, is often referred to as a Teak substitute with its rich color and similar grain to teak. Â The color can vary from medium brown to brownish -yellow and orange hues. Â Afromosia is a very hard, dense and insect resistant wood. It is used for cabinetmaking, boat building, flooring and stairs.
JANKA HARDNESS SCALE: Â 1560
S2S: Skip surfaced on both faces and left rough on the edges. Most of our hardwoods come in S2S from the mill. This is going to be the most economical way to purchase our hardwoods. S2S hardwoods are only sold here at the store. Need the boards milled? See our Woodshop Services available upon request when purchasing the boards.
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Afrormosia Hardwood S2S
More InfoAfrormosia Hardwood (S2S) Often referred to as “African Teak,” Afrormosia Hardwood (Pericopsis elata) is a premium exotic hardwood prized for its exceptional durability, rich golden-brown coloring, and superb structural stability. It serves as an outstanding, more sustainable alternative to genuine Burmese Teak, offering a similar fine-grained aesthetic and high resistance to the elements. JANKA HARDNESS […]
