Mahogany
Mahogany is slimmer, wider striped and darker than Sapele. The core tree has a uniform red-brown color and can sometimes be slightly soft. However, harder than sapele. Used for windows, doors, furniture, floors, boat construction and joinery.
Mahogany | |
| Botanical Name | Mahogany, Sapele (Entrandrophragma cylendricum) with origin in West Africa |
| Moisture content | KD: 14% +/-2% |
| Weight | About 650 kg/m3 |
| Color | Dark red |
| Expected functionality lifespan | About 50 years |
| Dimensional stability | 2* |
| Color extraction class | 3* |
| Durability class | 3* |
| XTwood | No |
| EPD | Yes |
| EPD Type | EPD HUB-0367 |
| EPD GWP Total A1-A3 | -614/m³ |
*scale 1-5, where 1 is best
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