Sawn timber
Bilinga
Freshly cut Bilinga is yellow to orange-yellow, turning to an orange-red to golden brown colour. The 30-50 mm thick sapwood is clearly distinguishable and is pale yellow to white.
Bilinga
Properties of this timber species
General
| Botanical name: | Nauclea diderrichii / Nauclea gilletti |
| ATIBT name: | Bilinga |
| Other names: | Badi, Opepe |
Quality requirements
Bilinga is listed in the Dutch norm NEN 5493 ‘Quality Requirements For Hardwoods In Road Construction Works, Hydraulic Engineering Works And Other Structural Applications’.
Strength class
Bilinga quality class Category 3/Tropical/NEN 5493 is classed in strength class D35 (NEN-EN 338)
Uses
Bilinga is used for a diversity of construction purposes, for both inside and outside, fendering, jetties, bridges, bridge decks (minimum of 40 mm thick). Other applications include park benches, fences and gate.
Durability
Resistance to fungi: class 1 (very durable)
Resistance to insects: Termites class D (sapwood and heartwood very durable), Marine borers class M (moderately durable)
Density
(660)-750-(900) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content
Fresh 900-1150 kg/m3
source: Houtvademecum © 2010 Centrum Hout Almere, 10e herziene druk
Bilinga
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