Grown in west and central Africa, Sipo is used for a variety of millwork applications, thanks to its attractive appearance and moderate resistance to rot and termites. It’s also fairly easy to work with and turns, glues, and finishes well. Its heartwood is a uniform medium-reddish brown with an interlocked grain, uniform texture and moderate natural luster. Interestingly, it also has a faint cedarlike odor.
Availability
- Select & Better
- Mixed Grain
- 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, 10/4 Thicknesses
Characteristics
3.9 lbs/bf
Air Dry Density
0.63
Specific Gravity
Easy To Work
Durable
Resistant To Termites
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Sales Team
John Lyons Millwork Products Sales Manager
John
Millwork Products Sales Manager
jlyons@ohc.net
Phone: (985) 969-1592
John has over three decades of experience in the lumber business having worked for three different hardwood lumber distributors during that time. He also plays music professionally as the saxophone player for his band “The Wiseguys.” John has developed an extensive knowledge of the business over the years and is a valuable addition to our millwork division.
Jeffrey Harman Millwork Outside Sales
Jeffrey
Millwork Outside Sales
Jeffrey.Harman@ohc.net
Phone: 251-510-9037
Pudge Shatzer Millwork Outside Sales
Pudge
Millwork Outside Sales
Pudge.Shatzer@ohc.net
Phone: 214-251-6707
Tony Jackson Millwork Outside Sales
Tony
Millwork Outside Sales
Tony.Jackson@ohc.net
Phone: 214-728-6449
Jess Fulcher Millwork Outside Sales
Jess
Millwork Outside Sales
Jess.Fulcher@ohc.net
Phone: 214-563-3920
Jess is originally from Dallas Texas and has been working in the lumber industry for 41 years. Throughout his career, Jess has lived in Bolivia and spent much time traveling throughout South America.
Bob Williams Millwork Outside Sales
Bob
Millwork Outside Sales
Bob.Williams@ohc.net
Phone: 620-663-1155
Born in Missouri, Bob has lived in Kansas for the last 52 years. Bob has been working in the lumber industry since 1976 and even sold lumber to the Prime Minister of Japan for his own personal aircraft.
Joey Skinner Millwork Outside Sales
Joey
Millwork Outside Sales
joeys@ohc.net
Phone: (251) 236-0912
Joey enjoys tailgating with his wife and kids at LSU football games and supporting Tigers baseball. In his spare time he is an avid SEC sports fanatic, loves cooking gourmet meals, gardening, watching live music, hunting, fishing, and helping others that are in a time of need.