Ayous (also called Obeche, Wawa or Samba) is a lightweight, pale creamy hardwood with straight grain and uniform texture. Easy to work and stable - widely used for interior joinery, mouldings, sauna construction and core stock for veneered panels.
Ayous combines low density (around 380 kg/m³) with good stability and a uniform creamy-white colour. It is widely used for paint-grade interior joinery, mouldings, sauna interiors (it remains cool to the touch) and as core stock for veneered panels.
Indicative values from The Wood Database, AHEC species data and USDA Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190). Actual values vary by origin and growing conditions.
| Character | Dry | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Janka Hardness | 430 | lbf |
| Bending Strength (MOR) | 7,400 | psi |
| Stiffness (MOE) | 850 | 1,000 psi |
| Specific Gravity | 0.38 | - |
| Weight | 24 | lbs/ft³ |
Other dimensions, grades and certifications available on request.
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