Tropical Hardwood

Afromosia

Afromosia (Pericopsis elata) is an exceptionally stable and durable tropical hardwood from West Africa. Its natural colour ranges from golden brown to deep brown, often enriched with fine dark streaks that give the wood a luxurious and elegant appearance. Thanks to its excellent resistance to moisture, fungi and insects, Afromosia is widely used for façade cladding, exterior joinery, decking, parquet flooring and high‑end interior craftsmanship.

With its strength, durability and warm tone, Afromosia is often seen as a premium, FSC‑friendly alternative to teak. The wood is easy to machine and offers highly consistent quality, making it ideal for demanding architectural applications.

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Qualities
Afromosia is a fine‑pored, stable hardwood with a fine to moderately fine grain and generally straight fibre. The heartwood is clearly differentiated from the lighter sapwood and deepens from yellow‑brown to a rich dark brown over time.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance comparable to teak
- High natural durability (class 1–2)
- Excellent insect and termite resistance
- Very stable wood with limited shrinkage
- Ideal for visible applications and high‑quality finishing
Applications
Afromosia is suitable for intensive interior and exterior use.
Exterior Applications
- Façade cladding & sidings
- Exterior joinery: windows, doors, profiles
- Decking & walkways
- Exterior stairs, balustrades & pergolas
- Boatbuilding (decking and finishing components)
Interior Applications
- High‑quality parquet flooring
- Stair structures
- Custom‑made furniture
- Panels, veneer & wall cladding
- Premium decorative interior elements
Technical specifications
Durability Class
- Usage class 4
- Heartwood: very durable (class 1–2)
Workability
- Good workability — clean finishing
- Pre‑drilling recommended (high density, fine grain)
- Minor risk of tear‑out with interlocked grain
- Can show light burn marks with machine tools
Colour
- Yellow‑brown to brown with dark veins
- Darkens naturally with age
Average Density
- ± 740 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content (SG ≈ 0.74)
Mechanical Properties
- Modulus of elasticity (MOE): 13,140 N/mm²
- Radial shrinkage: 3.2%
- Tangential shrinkage: 5.9%
- Volumetric stability: moderately stable — minimal deformation with proper drying
- Fungal durability: class 1–2 (very durable to durable)