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Ambara™ 5/4x6 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
5/4x6 (32mm x 155 mm)
Nominal Size
1.25" × 6"
Net Size
1.26" × 6.102"
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 5/4x6 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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Grading for Nova Ambara™ / Thermally Modified Ayous

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.
5/4x6 Ambara™ Hardwood, Thermally Modified Ayous