Imported Hardwood Zebrawood
Latin Name: Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae - the Legume family
Other Common Name(s): African Zebrawood, Allen Ele, Okwen, Zebrano, Zingana
Imported Hardwood
Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior and Exterior
Uses
Flooring, Interior Trim, Millwork, Mouldings
Distribution
Zebrawood grows in West Africa, along riverbanks and usually in pure stands.
General Description: The sapwood is white in color. The heartwood is a light golden-brown to light tan-brown with pronounced dark brown streaks. The grain is usually interlocked, which produces a ribbon figure. The texture is medium to coarse
Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
$$$$$
Working Properties
Machining: Fair
Nailing: Fair
Glueing: Good
Screwing: Fair
Finishing: Fair
Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 3.835
Specific Gravity: 0.70-0.74
Modulus of Rupture (psi): 9,000-13,900
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): 1,550-1,800
Side Hardness (lbs): 2090
Additional Information
Item Availability
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