Zebrawood
Zebrawood is 125% as hard as Red Oak (1575 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for Red Oak).
- Flooring Trade Name
Zebrawood
- Botanical Name
Microberlina, brazzavillensis
- Lumber Trade Name(s)
Zebrawood
- Origin
Africa
- Description
Zebrawood has a grain that can be straight to interlocked and has a moderately coarse texture.
- Stability
Zebrawood demonstrates a low level of stability, inferior to Red Oak.
- Safety/Allergic Reactions
Zebrawood has been associated with adverse respiratory reactions.
- Color Change (photo-sensitivity)
Zebrawood, over time, undergoes a medium degree of color change, with the ambering and darkening of the straw tan background into a more golden brown base as the dark striping becomes even darker.
- Color Range
Zebrawood ranges widely in color, with whitish sapwood and heartwood in shades of light yellow brown with dark streaks.
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