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Ambara™ 1x8 Hardwood Rough Sawn FAS Thermally Modified
Product Specifications: Ambara™ Hardwood Rough Sawn FAS
- Other Names
- Triplochiton scleroxylon, Obeche, West African Cedar, Abachi, Wawa, Sambawawa, Ambara™
- Usage
- R/S Thermally Modified
- Grade
- FAS
- Grain
- MG
- Condition
- KD
- Size
- 1x8 (26mm x 205mm)
- Nominal Size
- 1" × 8"
- Net Size
- 1.024" × 8.071"
- Janka Hardness
- 285 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- 8,820 psi
- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
- 970 ×1000 psi
- Density
- 320 kg/m³
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 2%
- Radial Shrinkage
- 2%
- Photosensitive
- Yes
- Inventory
- Ambara 1x8 RGH KD&T
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Nova Ambara™ / Thermally Modified Ayous Species Information
Ambara™, our thermally modified Ayous has an even caramel color due to the thermal modification process. Naturally durable and incredibly stable, thermally modified Ayous is a fantastic choice for siding, rainscreen, trim boards, pergolas and more.
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This is a typical hardwood lumber grade. FAS stands for First And Seconds, typically the highest grade available but allowing some minor defects such as occasional tight knots.
General Product Information
Ambara™ is the trademarked name for Nova's Thermally Modified Ayous. Modified in a closed system for the highest quality possible and an even caramel color, Nova's Ambara™ stands apart as one of the finest available thermally modified products in the market. Nova carries a wide range of sizes in rough, S4S, patterns, and more.