African tali wood is an irregular name for a wood, the scientific name of this wood is called lattice wood. There are also many irregular names, such as African pineapple grid, tully and so on.
Many people think that red tully is also this kind of wood, which is wrong!!! The difference in one word is very much worse.
Summary: African Talimu = African Pineapple Lattice = Tully = Lattice Wood
Here's a systematic introduction to this wood:
1. The African talimu belongs to the Sumu family, Lattice wood genus.
2, the origin: Congo, Gabon, Cameroon and other regions
3, identify the main points: high density, wood grain back and forth longitudinal error, the surface will be barbed presentation.
4, loose pore material, the texture is not obvious, the density is very high, the gas dry density is about 0.9-1.1
5. Widely used, commonly used in garden landscapes, ancient temples, heavy buildings, bridges, ports, etc
Advantages of African Talimu:
1. High density
2. Corrosion resistance
3. Anti-termites
Disadvantages of African Talimu:
1, the wood is not shelved well will have mildew spots
2, the price is high
3, sawing difficulties, easy blunt sawing; sawing
4. Crumbs can irritate the nose and throat;