DOUSSIE 
 AFRICAN HARDWOOD

WOOD SPECIES (ORIGIN)

Also known as ​African Hardwood

From the countries of central Africa, the Doussie plant belongs to the Fabaceae family and is known as the Afzelia tree.

The tree reaches a considerable size with heights of up to 40m and a diameter of 1.20m with a trunk section that is consistent in its width.

​As for the colour, the sapwood is whitish while the heartwood is a beautiful reddish brown colour.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

​Doussie is a very hard wood with an interlocking grain that does not change during the wood ageing process. It is durable and offers high resistance to foot traffic wear.

The elegant reddish brown colour makes it a popular choice in the production of timber flooring.

Impressive characteristics of this African beauty include high resistance to moisture and mechanical stresses along with the ability to withstand different climatic conditions.

Doussie is also well suited in homes with underfloor heating.

SPECIFICATIONS

LINE
Essentia (top layer 4mm)
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SURFACE TREATMENTS
Smooth
Brushed
Brushed w/ Bevelled Edge
Planed Bevelled Edge
See the difference between surface treatments here.

FINISHES
Satin Finish
Natural Varnish
UV Oil

DIMENSIONS
Meso       90mm (w) x 580/980mm (h) x 11mm (d)
Mega       120mm (w) x 780/1480mm x 13mm (d)
Giga         140mm (w) x 1180/1980mm (h) x 13mm(d)
Tera         190mm (w) x 1480/2380mm (h) x15mm (d)
Multipla   90/12/140mm (w) x 580/1980mm (h) x15mm (d)

SELECTIONS
Prime Grade (Civita)
Feature Grade (Naturae)
What's the difference between the grades?

This African beauty is guaranteed to delight with its elegant reddish brown colour and enticing features.

High resistance to moisture and mechanical stresses. It is perfect for a variety of climates and is an ideal choice for homes with underfloor heating.

The Doussie range is available on indent only with a lead-time of approximately 10-12 weeks.