6/4 African Mahogany (Khaya) Prime Quarter Sawn Lumber Random Length and Random Width
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Khaya/African Mahogany is a CITES Appendix II restricted species that has sourcing, trade, and transportation restrictions and requirements. This species requires additional special permits to supply, and cross border shipments between USA/Canada/Mexico is currently not possible, which will cause longer than normal lead times and lead to limited stock availability.
Taking a consultative approach to best understand the needs and desires of our customers, we are committed to Delivering the Difference with our specialty hardwood lumber products. Please contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for a consultation to identify the best product for your application.
African Mahogany is a popular choice among architects and designers for luxury applications. Prized for its durability and hardness, African Mahogany is naturally moisture and rot resistant. It accepts stain and paint readily, acquiring the desired look for any design. African Mahogany is a beautiful and versatile hardwood, with uses ranging from boatbuilding to veneer and interior trim. For a timeless and reliable addition to your décor, choose African Mahogany.
Why African Mahogany?
- Durable and strong
- Dimensionally stable
- Luxurious colour and natural luster
- Easily machined, stained and painted
- Naturally water and rot resistant
- Ideal for high-end furniture, cabinetry and musical instruments
Quarter Sawn Lumber:
Quarter Sawn lumber yields straight grained, generally narrow boards with fleck or figure which runs across the grain. This cut holds paint and stain well and produces a smooth surface which is less prone to surface checking. Quarter Sawn lumber is a dimensionally stable choice with beautiful linear medullary figure.
Lumber is a living product, responding to its environment as a tree does to its forest. Humidity, age, area and cut will slightly alter the appearance of the lumber product. The product images on this page are a sample of this species, not an exact depiction of the product you will receive.
Specifications
Prime Grade Lumber:
Using the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Grading standard, Prime Lumber is a premium grade. Developed for the European export market, Prime captures grades within the Select and Better and FAS 1 Face and better grades and ensures only the very best production, drying and packaging standards are used to meet the demands of that market.
Prime African Mahogany is designed to meet a minimum yield of 83 1/3% (10/12ths) clear-wood cuttings on the best face. Allowed widths start at 6” and wider before kiln drying with lengths 7’ and longer.
Colour/Appearance:
African Mahogany is prized for its luxurious heartwood, which varies in colour from pale pinkish brown to dark reddish brown. The hue deepens and darkens with age. The grain can range from straight to interlocking, with moderate luster and sparkling chatoyancy. African Mahogany is often sawn to display its gemlike figure. Though the natural colour is popular, African Mahogany accepts stains well, which accentuate the deep and alluring hue. African Mahogany is a timeless hardwood lumber which continues to amaze with its elegant colour and figure.
Workability:
African Mahogany is an easily workable hardwood lumber. It is hard and stable, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications such as flooring and boatbuilding. It glues, stains and paints well, although the natural colour is highly desirable. African Mahogany possesses natural moisture and rot resistance thanks to its hardness, making it suitable for both interior and exterior designs. Due to its stability, African Mahogany is also resistant to shrinkage.
Sustainability:
Khaya/African Mahogany is a CITES Appendix II restricted species that has sourcing, trade, and transportation restrictions and requirements. This species requires additional special permits to supply, and cross border shipments between USA/Canada/Mexico is currently not possible, which will cause longer than normal lead times and lead to limited stock availability.
The Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between governments which aims to safeguard certain species from over- exploitation on the global market. As of 2024, African Mahogany has been added to the CITES Appendix II. For every import and export of these CITES Appendix II species, special permits are needed to show its legality, which will delay or decrease their availability.
The Appendices of CITES allow for international trade along the conditions of legality, sustainability, and traceability. Appendix II: A classification of species not threatened with extinction, but may become so unless trade is regulated. International commercial trade is allowed but controlled to prevent exploitation and extinction.
We recognize the importance of ethically harvested lumber. As our most valuable resource, sustainably harvested forests increase the rate of carbon sequestration and significantly cut carbon emissions. Wood is a renewable and sustainable material for the built environment, requiring less energy than alternatives like concrete or steel. From harvesting to recycling, lumber is the most carbon-efficient choice for building materials. Wood is of the few elements that can increase sustainability in a building’s life cycle, reduce waste, and create positive biophilic health benefits. Increasingly, architects and designers are calling for a return to wood as the prominent basic building material.
As an early adopter of FSC®, we recognize the importance of sustainably harvested lumber. FSC® Certified lumber is available upon request. Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for more information.
Applications
- Drawer Boxes
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Kitchen Cabinet Doors
- Vanity Cabinets
- Vanity Cabinet Doors
- Wall Paneling
- Passage Doors
- Closets
- Garage Storage
- Interior Millwork
- Residential Indoor Furniture
- Commercial Indoor Furniture
Details
Khaya/African Mahogany is a CITES Appendix II restricted species that has sourcing, trade, and transportation restrictions and requirements. This species requires additional special permits to supply, and cross border shipments between USA/Canada/Mexico is currently not possible, which will cause longer than normal lead times and lead to limited stock availability.
Taking a consultative approach to best understand the needs and desires of our customers, we are committed to Delivering the Difference with our specialty hardwood lumber products. Please contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for a consultation to identify the best product for your application.
African Mahogany is a popular choice among architects and designers for luxury applications. Prized for its durability and hardness, African Mahogany is naturally moisture and rot resistant. It accepts stain and paint readily, acquiring the desired look for any design. African Mahogany is a beautiful and versatile hardwood, with uses ranging from boatbuilding to veneer and interior trim. For a timeless and reliable addition to your décor, choose African Mahogany.
Why African Mahogany?
- Durable and strong
- Dimensionally stable
- Luxurious colour and natural luster
- Easily machined, stained and painted
- Naturally water and rot resistant
- Ideal for high-end furniture, cabinetry and musical instruments
Quarter Sawn Lumber:
Quarter Sawn lumber yields straight grained, generally narrow boards with fleck or figure which runs across the grain. This cut holds paint and stain well and produces a smooth surface which is less prone to surface checking. Quarter Sawn lumber is a dimensionally stable choice with beautiful linear medullary figure.
Lumber is a living product, responding to its environment as a tree does to its forest. Humidity, age, area and cut will slightly alter the appearance of the lumber product. The product images on this page are a sample of this species, not an exact depiction of the product you will receive.
Applications
Specifications
- Drawer Boxes
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Kitchen Cabinet Doors
- Vanity Cabinets
- Vanity Cabinet Doors
- Wall Paneling
- Passage Doors
- Closets
- Garage Storage
- Interior Millwork
- Residential Indoor Furniture
- Commercial Indoor Furniture
Prime Grade Lumber:
Using the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Grading standard, Prime Lumber is a premium grade. Developed for the European export market, Prime captures grades within the Select and Better and FAS 1 Face and better grades and ensures only the very best production, drying and packaging standards are used to meet the demands of that market.
Prime African Mahogany is designed to meet a minimum yield of 83 1/3% (10/12ths) clear-wood cuttings on the best face. Allowed widths start at 6” and wider before kiln drying with lengths 7’ and longer.
Colour/Appearance:
African Mahogany is prized for its luxurious heartwood, which varies in colour from pale pinkish brown to dark reddish brown. The hue deepens and darkens with age. The grain can range from straight to interlocking, with moderate luster and sparkling chatoyancy. African Mahogany is often sawn to display its gemlike figure. Though the natural colour is popular, African Mahogany accepts stains well, which accentuate the deep and alluring hue. African Mahogany is a timeless hardwood lumber which continues to amaze with its elegant colour and figure.
Workability:
African Mahogany is an easily workable hardwood lumber. It is hard and stable, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications such as flooring and boatbuilding. It glues, stains and paints well, although the natural colour is highly desirable. African Mahogany possesses natural moisture and rot resistance thanks to its hardness, making it suitable for both interior and exterior designs. Due to its stability, African Mahogany is also resistant to shrinkage.
Sustainability:
Khaya/African Mahogany is a CITES Appendix II restricted species that has sourcing, trade, and transportation restrictions and requirements. This species requires additional special permits to supply, and cross border shipments between USA/Canada/Mexico is currently not possible, which will cause longer than normal lead times and lead to limited stock availability.
The Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between governments which aims to safeguard certain species from over- exploitation on the global market. As of 2024, African Mahogany has been added to the CITES Appendix II. For every import and export of these CITES Appendix II species, special permits are needed to show its legality, which will delay or decrease their availability.
The Appendices of CITES allow for international trade along the conditions of legality, sustainability, and traceability. Appendix II: A classification of species not threatened with extinction, but may become so unless trade is regulated. International commercial trade is allowed but controlled to prevent exploitation and extinction.
We recognize the importance of ethically harvested lumber. As our most valuable resource, sustainably harvested forests increase the rate of carbon sequestration and significantly cut carbon emissions. Wood is a renewable and sustainable material for the built environment, requiring less energy than alternatives like concrete or steel. From harvesting to recycling, lumber is the most carbon-efficient choice for building materials. Wood is of the few elements that can increase sustainability in a building’s life cycle, reduce waste, and create positive biophilic health benefits. Increasingly, architects and designers are calling for a return to wood as the prominent basic building material.
As an early adopter of FSC®, we recognize the importance of sustainably harvested lumber. FSC® Certified lumber is available upon request. Contact your Sales or Specifications Representative for more information.