Bubinga

Technical species specifications for Bubinga Hardwood Flooring from Fantastic Floor – Discount Exotic and Domestic Hardwood Flooring, Prefinished Solid Flooring, Unfinished Solid Flooring and Engineered Flooring.
Description
Bubinga flooring comes from a species of tree originating in central and western regions of Africa. The wavy figure and high luster of Bubinga wood has made it a popular choice for many high end applications, such as custom guitars. Beyond its beauty, a Bubinga floor brings durability to the table in the form of a solid Janka hardness rating of 2,630 and a high resistance to termite attack. As Bubinga floors age, their brownish-tones will darken. The wood’s texture is fine and even, and is rated as easy to work with. The striking coloring and high luster of Bubinga hardwood contributes greatly to the expansive feel of any space.
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Scientific Name, Other Names:
Guibourtia spp., Essingang, Ovan, kevazingo, Waka
About:
Our Bubinga wide plank flooring comes in widths ranging from 4 inches to a maximum of 24 inches.
Applications:
Flooring, decorative veneers, fine furniture, cabinetry
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Density (KG/m3):
960
Tangential Shrinkage:
8.4 %
Radial Shrinkage:
5.8 %
Family:
Leguminosae
Tree Characteristics:
The Bubinga tree can grow to 150 feet high with a trunk diameter of up to 6 feet.
Geographic Area:
Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo
Color:
Heartwood is yellow or brown with reddish tint, with white sapwood.
Photosensitivity:
Color will darken as the wood ages.
Luster:
Lustrous
Grain:
Straight or interlocked
Texture:
Fine and even
Drying Characteristics:
Dries well with minumum degradation.
Working Characteristics:
Rated as very easy to work with for planing, sawing, finishing, and gluing.
Durability Rating:
Rated as having good durability with resistance to termite attack.
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