DABEMA
Piptadeniastrum Africanum
DABEMA
| Origin | West Africa |
| Availability | Square edged planks air dried / Kiln dried |
| Colour | Light brown to golden brown |
| Usage | Dabéma is used for truck and wagon flooring and for structural applications as a substitute for Oak. It is strongly advised to use only thick dimensions, since small dimensions are not stable. After careful drying, it can be used for quarter sawn flooring elements. |
| Durability | Moderately Durable |
| Density | 700 kg/m³ KD |
| Movement in Service | Medium |
| Machining | Medium |
| Thicknesses | 5 to 15 cm |
| Specification | Width 150 to 400 mm Length 2400 to 5000 mm |
| Basic Price Level | Moderate-High: Contact for pricing |
| Summary | Dabema is easily well-steamed, making is useful for processing as plywood. Boards should be treated with undiluted oxalic acid, since a strong ammonia smell emanates from this wood. |
