Azobé wood, also known as Lophira alata, is an extremely hard and durable tropical wood native to West Africa. Its exceptional strength, wear resistance, and natural resistance to moisture, mold, and insects make it ideal for heavy-duty outdoor construction applications.
| Name | Ekki |
| Growth area | Tropical West Africa |
| Botanical name | Lophira alata Banks ex Gaertn.f. (= L. procera A. Chev.). |
| Durability class | 1 |
| Fire class floor* | Bfl–s1 |
| Strength class | 5 |
| Artificially dried | Cannot be dried due to cracking |
| Voluminous mass | (940-)1060 (-1100) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh 1100-1300 kg/m3 |
| Suitable for | Construction wood in hydraulic engineering for lock gates, barrier structures, weirs, jetties, bridges, bridge decks, sheet piling, purlins, piles and friction beams. |
| To edit | Despite its hardness, Ekki can still be machined quite easily |
*according to END-USE Flooring report
Our Azobé wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests and meets current sustainability standards. We supply FSC®-certified wood, so you can be sure you're choosing an environmentally conscious solution.
We can cut to size for you in our own round timber sawmill. From small orders to large specifications, the possibilities are endless. The stock of Ekki round wood consists entirely of FSC® certified round wood. We saw the round wood to size especially for you (cutlery). This means that we can meet your demand for sustainably produced hardwood with certificate or without certificate. In addition, it is also possible to combine different dimensions of wood with fast delivery times.
As of January 1, 2012, Azobé can be supplied with CE marking according to the NEN 5493 or B(ritish) S(tandard) standard. From January 1, 2012, it will often be mandatory to affix a CE mark to construction timber. The purpose of the CE mark is to remove restrictions on trade within the European Union. With the CE marking, Boogaerdt Hout declares that the product meets the provisions of the reference documents (conformity) and that it can therefore be traded anywhere in the European economic area.
Ekki is shipped as logs and in various cutlery sizes from West Africa to Europe. The logs are mainly used to saw heavy and longer specifications that cannot be sawn by the sawmills in the countries of origin. Below is an overview of the standard gross sizes that we have in stock. Of course we also have sheet piling specifications available. This is just a selection from the range, would you like other sizes? Please contact us.
| Thickness (mm) | Widths (mm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 100, 150, 200 | 200 – 600 |
| 50 | 100, 150, 200, 250 | 200 – 600 |
| 60 | 150, 200, 250 | 200 – 600 |
| 80 | 100, 150, 200, 250 | 200 – 600 |
| 100 | 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 | 200 – 600 |
| 125 | 125 | 200 – 600 |
| 150 | 150, 200, 250, 300 | 200 – 600 |
| 200 | 200, 250, 300 | 200 – 600 |
| 250 | 250, 300 | 200 – 600 |
| 300 | 300, 350 | 200 – 600 |
| 350 | 350 | 200 – 600 |
| 400 | 400 | 200 – 600 |
(Pointed) square posts are also available in the following specifications.
Is Azobé suitable for decking?
Yes, Azobé is ideal for decking thanks to its high wear resistance and natural grip. However, please note that a minimum thickness of 35 mm or 40 mm is used due to warping.
How does Azobé wood turn grey?
Untreated Azobé naturally ages to a silver-gray shade, without compromising its quality.
Can Azobé come into contact with water?
Certainly. Azobé is one of the few wood species that is resistant to both fresh and salt water for extended periods. Additionally, Azobé is one of the few wood species that sinks.
Is it easy to edit?
Despite the hardness of Ekki, the wood can still be machined quite easily. Due to the strong cross grain, machine planing requires a small rake angle to obtain a smooth surface. Dry processing has a clear dulling effect on saws and chisels.
We supply tailor-made and ready-made wood solutions to construction, trade, industry and shipbuilding, the carpentry industry, yachts and interior construction. Do you have specific questions or wishes? Get in touch.
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