Zebrawood
Other Common Names: Zebrano
Botanical Name: Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Source Region: West Africa
Common Uses: Veneers, turnings and furniture
Interior Application: Yes
Exterior Application:
Working Properties:
Has its name due to the light brown color with dark brown streaks running through. Coarse texture and wavy grain. Machines, glues and finishes well but surfacing can be a challenge. Most often quarter sawn and used as a veneer.
Numeric Values:
Specific Gravity: 0.86
Janka Hardness: 2, 097
Weight: 4.9 lbs/BF
Product Specification
Grades: Select & Better
Thickness: 4/4 and 8/4
Grain Sorts: Flat Sawn and Quarter Sawn
Widths: 4" and wider
Truck Loadablity: 9,700 BF
Lengths: 6' and longer