Tropical Hardwood

Afzelia Doussié

Afzelia Doussié is a premium tropical hardwood sourced from Central Africa. This timber is renowned for its outstanding durability, excellent dimensional stability and high mechanical performance, making it particularly suitable for demanding interior and exterior applications.

The available lot is fully FSC-certified, ensuring a responsible and controlled supply chain. Afzelia Doussié combines strong technical performance with a warm, natural appearance, making it an excellent choice for long-lasting projects with a high-end finish.

Delivery subject to stock availability.
Free pick up in our warehouse at Zottegem.
Shipping within Europe possible.

Qualities
- Tropical hardwood from Central Africa
- Natural durability class: Class 1 (very durable)
- Excellent dimensional stability with low shrinkage
- Density: approx. 820–950 kg/m³
- Colour: light ochre to reddish-brown
- Naturally greys when exposed to UV in exterior applications
- Good resistance to fungi and insects
- High mechanical strength and wear resistance
- FSC 100% certified
Applications
Afzelia Doussié is suitable for a wide range of applications where durability and stability are key:
- Exterior joinery (windows and doors)
- Cladding
- Decking and outdoor applications
- Structural and load-bearing uses
- Stairs and interior joinery
- Flooring and parquet
- Furniture and high-end finishing
Thanks to its technical properties, this timber performs reliably in both interior and exterior environments over the long term.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Afzelia bipindensis (Doussié)
- Origin: Central Africa
- Wood type: Tropical hardwood
- Density: approx. 820–950 kg/m³ (at 12% MC)
- Durability class: Class 1
- Shrinkage: approx. 1.0% radial / 1.4% tangential
- Hardness (Janka): approx. 8,000 N
- Grain and texture: medium to coarse, often interlocked grain
- Workability: moderate; depends on grain direction
- Fixing: pre-drilling recommended
- Gluing & finishing: good, with proper preparation