Utile
Utile is a ‘Red’ Hardwood from West Africa in the same family (Meliaceae) as Mahogany, and is a deep reddish brown in colour with a slightly coarse even texture and grain that is straight to interlocked. Utile machines well, finishes, stains and takes paint well, and is durable and stable in service. It can show a beautiful flowery figure on tangential (crown) surfaces. A high class timber.
| Origin | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Density | 660kgs/m3 |
| Availability | Square edged kiln dried boards (OLB certified); well air-dried stock also available as we dry our own stock |
| Movement in Service | Small |
| Grade | ‘Sykes Grade’ upgraded from FAS; all stocks from a single sawmill to ensure consistency |
| Thicknesses Available | 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 45mm, 63mm, 76mm, 100mm |
| Colour | Deep reddish brown |
| Length and Width Specification | 1.8m and longer × 100mm and wider |
