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What are the properties of Azobe wood?
Azobe can be dressed to a smooth finish, and gluing properties are usually good. Drying is very difficult without excessive degrade. The heartwood is rated as very durable against decay but only moderately resistant to termite attack. Azobe is very resistant to acid and has good weathering properties.
Ekki/Azobe comes from the Ochnaceae family, it is also known by its Latin name of Lophira Alata and it originates from West Africa. Ekki is graded to D70, which makes it a very durable timber.
Bridges and structures supplied by Sarum Hardwood Structures are typically manufactured in Ekki, which has a density of 1070 kg/m³, giving it superior fire reaction, fire resistance and inhibiting the development of fire.
Azobe is an extremely heavy and dense wood that comes from West Africa. It is a good load-bearing timber for outdoor use and excellent for marine applications. It can be difficult to work but is very durable and resistant to decay. Not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.