Afrormosia (2026)
Pericopsis elata • West & Central Africa
Exotic Hardwood
$$$
Afrormosia is often used as a teak substitute with similar appearance and performance.
Key Takeaways
- Afrormosia has a Janka hardness of 1,570 lbf and density of 45 lbs/ft³.
- Common uses include Marine decking, Exterior decking, Boat building.
- Color: Yellow-brown to olive-brown.
- Low. Can weather naturally or oil annually.
Janka Hardness
1,570 lbf
Density
45 lbs/ft³
Moisture
10-12%
Fire Rating
Class B
Durability
Class A - 20-25 years
Price Range
$$$
Color Characteristics
Yellow-brown to olive-brown
Key Characteristics
- •Excellent durability
- •Stable dimensions
- •Interlocked grain
- •Natural oils
- •Moderate hardness
- •High luster
- •Termite resistant
- •Ages to silver-gray
Common Applications
- •Marine decking
- •Exterior decking
- •Boat building
- •Fine furniture
- •Outdoor furniture
- •Flooring
- •Joinery
- •Bridge construction
Maintenance Requirements
Low. Can weather naturally or oil annually.
Advantages
- Excellent durability
- Teak-like at lower cost
- Natural weather resistance
- Minimal maintenance
- Outstanding stability
- Beautiful color
- Marine-grade
- Long service life
Considerations
- Premium price
- CITES regulated
- Difficult to source
- Contains silica
- Interlocked grain
- May irritate skin
- Import restrictions
- Color darkens
Frequently Asked Questions
Marine decking, Exterior decking, Boat building, Fine furniture, Outdoor furniture, Flooring, Joinery, Bridge construction.
Afrormosia has a Janka hardness rating of 1,570 lbf, making it a softer wood suitable for Marine decking, Exterior decking, Boat building.
Afrormosia wood is Yellow-brown to olive-brown. Excellent durability
Low. Can weather naturally or oil annually.
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