The material’s natural texture and exterior appearance.
Sipo Logs
Closely related to sapelli; its lighter tone and workability suit refined millwork.
Sipo is a West/Central African mahogany species from the sapelli family, valued for uniform color and clean grain. Logs perform well where color matching and stability matter.
Material selection
Timber for your application
Supply planning
Quantity and delivery information
Natural texture
The colour and character of wood
Production support
Cutting and machining options
Sipo is a West/Central African mahogany species from the sapelli family, valued for uniform color and clean grain. Logs perform well where color matching and stability matter.
Our FSC/PEFC options are stored and dried in controlled conditions to reduce checking; we provide project-specific diameters and lengths for consistent yields.
Material properties
- Density
- 640-700 kg/m3 (air-dry)
- Color
- Warm brown to reddish-brown; uniform grain
- Texture
- Fine to medium texture; even surface
- Typical Diameter
- 60-120 cm
- Typical Length
- 2.2 m - 6 m
- Moisture
- 10-12% (interior), 14-16% (exterior)
- Machining
- Clean surfaces with hand tools/CNC; veneer-friendly
- Drying
- Controlled drying reduces checking
- Stability
- High dimensional stability; suitable for sliced or rotary veneer
Material information is a general guide. Confirm dimensions, grade and surface details in your quotation.
Applications
Veneer and Decorative Panels
Chosen for uniform color; ideal for sliced veneer, face panels and interior millwork.
Furniture and Joinery
Doors, frames, stairs and furniture frames that need warm color and stable stock.
Marine/Exterior with Finish
With proper protective finish, usable in cockpit trim, marina interiors or semi-exterior facades/pergolas.