Opepe
Extremely durable and lustrous, suitable for marine and decking applications
Product Details
Non-stock product. Please enquire with the sales team. Minimum orders may apply
Opepe, known scientifically as Nauclea diderrichii, originates from West Africa. It is produced to order for specific projects, with minimum quantities applying and subject to stock availability.
The heartwood is a distinctive uniform golden-yellow or orange-brown colour, clearly differentiated from the pinkish yellow sapwood, which is usually about 50mm wide. The texture is coarse, and the grain frequently interlocks, producing a striped or roll figure on quarter-sawn surfaces. Opepe is lustrous, very hard, and moderately heavy.
Good – Opepe works well with both hand and machine tools. It can be finished to a smooth surface with care.
Opepe is very durable, making it suitable for exterior and heavy-duty applications.
Thicknesses: Potentially up to very large sections.
Specification: Any section size up to very large sections.
The density of Opepe is approximately 752kg/m³.
Ideal for bridges, boatbuilding, marine applications, decking, and flooring.
For more information or to place an order, contact us at sales@devonhardwoods.co.uk
or call 01395 568991.