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Tali timber grain

Tali

Erythrophleum ivorense

  • Primary hardwood
Tali is a very dense, very durable orange- to reddish-brown hardwood used wherever timber must survive ground contact, water or heavy traffic. It resists decay, termites and marine borers, which makes it a standard choice for hydraulic works, bridges, sleepers and heavy-duty decking. The wood is hard on tools and pre-boring is required for nails and screws. Sawdust from the genus is irritant, so extraction and masks are recommended.
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Classification

Commercial category
Primary / Principal Hardwood
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Density (air-dry)
850–1000 kg/m³
Durability class
Class 1 (Very Durable)
Janka hardness
11,000 N
Trade names
Missanda, Alui, Sasswood, Erun
Local names
Elone, Tali
Regions harvested
East, South, Centre, Littoral

Commercial category is a market grouping used in the timber trade. It is not a regulatory or legal classification.

Properties

Grain
Interlocked
Colour
Orange-brown to dark red-brown
Texture
Medium to coarse
Handling
Dust is irritant — use extraction

Typical uses

  • Heavy civil and hydraulic construction
  • Bridges and marine works
  • Railway sleepers
  • Heavy-duty decking
  • Industrial flooring

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