Frake Wood - Groupe Sefac

Frake wood, also known as limba wood, is a tropical hardwood appreciated for its distinctive grain patterns, light coloration and versatile performance across a wide range of applications. Sourced from responsibly managed African forests, frake wood is commonly used for furniture, interior cladding, decorative veneers, joinery and architectural projects requiring both visual character and reliable workability.

Thanks to its balanced density and easy machining properties, limba wood is particularly suitable for finishing, cutting and customization processes. Its natural appearance, often enhanced by unique striped textures, makes it a preferred material for designers, manufacturers and woodworking professionals looking for an elegant and functional tropical hardwood solution.

At Groupe Sefac, we provide carefully selected frake wood with a strong commitment to sustainability, traceability and consistent quality standards. Our expertise in African timber allows us to support international clients with reliable wood solutions adapted to industrial and commercial requirements.

Discover all the wood species and tropical hardwood solutions managed by Groupe Sefac.

END USES

Seats / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Light carpentry / Moulding / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer / Wood-ware / Glued laminated

WOOD DESCRIPTION

Color: Light yellow
Sapwood: Not demarcated
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

	Mean	Std dev
Specific gravity	0,54	0,07
Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage	0,42%	0,07%
Total tangential shrinkage (TS)	6,1%	0,9%
(normal moisture, at 12%)

NATURAL DURABILITY

Fungi: Poorly durable
Dry wood borers: Susceptible
Termites: Susceptible
Use class: Class 1 – Inside (no dampness)

DRYING

Drying rate: Rapid
Risk of distortion: No risk or very slight risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: No risk or very slight risk
Risk of collapse: No

SAWING AND MACHINING

Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good

ASSEMBLING

Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct