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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Tony Jackson Millwork Outside Sales
Tony
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Phone: 214-728-6449
Jess Fulcher Millwork Outside Sales
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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.
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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.
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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.