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Wood Names Wood Properties Chart
Wood Color Properties Chart Wood Moisture Chart
The Species
Flooring Trade Name: African Teak
Botanical Name: Astronium, fracinifolium
Lumber Name:
Grows In:
Description:
Color Range & Color Change:
Color Range: Tigerwood, as the name suggests, is a species which exhibits a wide range of color/striping. The striping can vary from fine lines to bold “brush strokes”. The background color can range from light tans to darker orange browns

Color Change: Tigerwood exhibits a large degree of color change with a pronounced darkening of the background under the stripes from an orangey tan to a deep reddish brown color, which then in turn makes the striping less contrasting and more subtle

View Wood Color Properties Chart to compare this wood with other species.

Hardness:
African Teak is 171% as hard as red oak ( 2160 on the Janka scale vs.1260 for red oak ).

For hardness comparisons to additional species, see Wood Names & Hardness Chart
Where to Use:
Tigerwood may be used residentially or commercially wherever the bold look of contrasting striping is desired
Special Characteristics / Issues Specific to this Species:
Stability: 2 (average and similar to red oak) For additional information, see: Wood Properties Chart.

Finish Issues: see: Finish Recommendations before commencing any site finishing.

Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: see: Wood Properties Chart for more info. Also see Material Safety for safety issues with wood dust.

Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species: none known at this time.
Additional Information:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory - Additional information on white oak

FOR INSTALLERS: Wood Moisture Chart - to find info on moisture meter settings and shrinkage coefficient.
 
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