Tali

Tali wood is a dense and durable African hardwood widely appreciated for its exceptional strength, resistance and long-lasting performance in demanding environments. Commonly used for heavy construction, decking, bridges, flooring, marine applications and exterior structures, tali wood is recognized as a reliable solution for projects requiring high mechanical resistance and natural durability.

Thanks to its compact structure and resistance to moisture, fungi and wear, tali lumber is particularly suitable for outdoor and industrial applications exposed to intensive use and challenging weather conditions. Its robust characteristics make it a preferred material for engineers, contractors and manufacturers seeking dependable tropical hardwood solutions for structural and architectural projects.

At Groupe Sefac, we supply carefully selected tali wood sourced from responsibly managed African forests, with a strong focus on sustainability, traceability and consistent quality standards. Our expertise in tropical timber allows us to support international professionals with reliable wood products adapted to technical and commercial requirements.

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

END USES

Sleepers / Heavy carpentry / Hydraulic works / Poles / Stakes / Industrial flooring / Bridges / Vehicle or container flooring

WOOD DESCRIPTION

Color: Brown
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight or interlocked

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

	Mean	Std dev
Specific gravity	0,91	0,08
Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage	0,57%	0,12%
Total tangential shrinkage (TS)	8,4%	1,2%
(normal moisture, at 12%)

NATURAL DURABILITY

Fungi: Very durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Durable
Use class: Class 4 – In ground or fresh water contact

DRYING

Drying rate: Slow
Risk of distortion: High risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: High risk
Risk of collapse: No

SAWING AND MACHINING

Sawing: Difficult
Peeling: Bad
Slicing: Not recommended

ASSEMBLING

Nailing/Screwing: Good (pre-boring)
Gluing: Correct (for interior only)