Ekki Wood (Azobe )

Why Choose Ekki Timber?

✔ Extremely Durable – Resists rot, insects, and weathering.
✔ Naturally Hard-Wearing – Ideal for heavy-duty and structural applications.
✔ High Strength & Stability – Supports substantial loads and harsh conditions.
✔ Long-Lasting Investment – Exceptional lifespan in exposed environments.

Key Features & Specifications

✅ Colour & Appearance

• Heartwood: Deep reddish-brown to violet-brown with distinctive light-coloured mineral streaks.
• Sapwood: Pale pinkish-white, transitioning smoothly from heartwood.

✅ Grain & Texture

• Grain: Interlocked, which enhances strength but requires care when machining.
• Texture: Coarse, with a naturally low lustre, giving it a rugged aesthetic.

✅ End Grain Structure

• Very large, diffuse-porous pores in no specific pattern.
• Light-coloured mineral deposits create natural streaking throughout the wood.
• Banded parenchyma and narrow, closely spaced rays provide added durability.

✅ Durability & Rot Resistance

• Classified as extremely durable, with high resistance to insect attacks and decay.
• Performs exceptionally well in marine, outdoor, and high-traffic environments.

✅ Workability & Machining

• Difficult to work with due to its density and interlocked grain, requiring sharp tools.
• Can blunt cutting edges quickly – carbide tools are recommended.
• Gluing can be challenging, but pre-treatment improves adhesion.

✅ Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing

• Ekki hardwood is not listed under CITES, but it is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to overharvesting and habitat decline.
• Civil Hardwoods is committed to sustainable sourcing and offers FSC® & PEFC™ certified Ekki wood for sale, ensuring responsible forestry practices.

Common Uses

Thanks to its superior durability, weather resistance, and exceptional strength, Ekki is widely used in:

✅ Marine Applications – Jetties, piers, docks, and boatbuilding.
✅ Bridge Construction – Beams, planking, supports, and structural frameworks.
✅ Heavy-Duty Decking & Flooring – Suitable for high-traffic outdoor spaces.
✅ Street Furniture & Fencing – Ideal for benches, bollards, and urban structures.
✅ Hydraulic Engineering – Water barriers, flood defences, and sheet piling.

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