Dabema, also known as Dahoma, is an African hardwood that combines good mechanical strength with a distinctive golden-brown appearance. Its botanical name is Piptadeniastrum africanum, and the species grows across several regions of West and Central Africa, including Gabon, Cameroon, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
At YYW Timber, we focus on African hardwood sawn timber and value species like Dabema for their practical performance and range of applications.
A Natural Look with Distinctive Character
Dabema heartwood usually ranges from light brown to golden or yellowish brown. Its sapwood appears lighter and stands out clearly from the heartwood. The wood features a coarse texture and often shows an interlocked grain, which can create an attractive ribbon-like pattern on quarter-sawn surfaces.
These natural characteristics give Dabema a recognizable appearance for projects that require both functional performance and a warm timber finish.
Strength for Demanding Applications
Dabema offers a useful combination of density and mechanical strength. With an average air-dry density of approximately 700 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content, it suits a range of structural and industrial applications.
Manufacturers and timber users choose Dabema for products such as:
- Heavy construction and structural framing
- Truck and wagon flooring
- Bridges and selected engineering applications
- Industrial and heavy-duty flooring
- Joinery, furniture and interior components
- Vehicle bodies and container components
Its moderate natural durability makes it important to match the timber with the intended service conditions. For applications exposed to prolonged moisture or demanding outdoor environments, users should assess the exposure level and consider suitable protective measures.
Processing Dabema Sawn Timber
Dabema responds reasonably well to sawing and machining, although its interlocked grain may require careful tool settings and sharp cutting edges. The timber also needs controlled drying because uneven drying can lead to checking, case hardening or distortion.
Careful processing helps manufacturers obtain more consistent sawn timber for their production requirements.
Whether you need timber for structural work, flooring or industrial applications, selecting the right species and specification is essential. YYW Timber supplies African hardwood sawn timber and works with customers to understand their product requirements.
Looking for Dabema sawn timber?
Contact YYW Timber to discuss your required thickness, width, length and quantity. We welcome enquiries from timber importers, distributors and manufacturers looking for African hardwood supply.
Dabema Timber at a Glance
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Commercial name | Dabema / Dahoma |
| Botanical name | Piptadeniastrum africanum |
| Wood type | African hardwood |
| Colour | Light brown to golden brown |
| Texture | Coarse |
| Grain | Interlocked |
| Air-dry density | Approx. 700 kg/m³ at 12% MC |
| Natural durability | Class 3 – moderately durable |
| Workability | Generally workable; interlocked grain requires care |
| Common applications | Heavy construction, flooring, truck flooring, joinery and furniture |
Technical values are indicative reference data. Actual properties may vary with origin, growing conditions, moisture content and processing.
Looking for African Dabema sawn timber? Contact YYW Timber to discuss your specifications and sourcing requirements.
YYW Timber – Your Partner in African Sawn Timber Supply.
Website: www.yywtimber.com
Contact: Elaine Zhang
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Email: kenny@yueyouwood.com
