Agba

Provenance
FSC Agba is available in limited quantities in the forests of Precious Woods, located in the Congo Basin of Gabon. The tree has a straight and cylindrical trunk and reaches up to 60 m. The diameter normally varies between 70 and 120 cm (sometimes 200 cm).

Appearance
Freshly sawn Agba has a yellow to pinkish brown colour. It has a uniform structure without a clear pattern. The 50-100 mm thick sapwood has a lighter colour and is not so easy to distinguish. Freshly sawn and kiln dried Agba has a peppery odour. Sometimes the wood can contain a gum-like resin. The wood structure is straight and interlocked and the texture is fine.

Processing properties
The machining of Agba goes rather well. The gum-like constituent can cause sticking of the sawdust. Pre-drilling is recommended. The gluing and finishing properties are rather good. For the best result, it is sometimes recommended to fill the pores of Agba, before applying a finish. It dries rather quickly, with small risks of cracking and deformation.

Durability
Durable to moderately durable

Intended end-use
The light coloured Agba is outstanding suitable for use in construction elements, like facades, timber, door and window frames, doors and windows, furniture, parquet and flooring.