Angelique Wood for Sale
Boatbuilders Investigate Angelique: The Teak Alternative Teak is getting harder and harder to come by. And the shortage is getting worse. And that’s why more and more boat builders are using Angelique—the logical alternative to teak. Sometimes known as Guiana Teak, Angelique (Dicorynia Guianensis) is not teak, but its appearance, strength, durability and availability make it a logical alternative to teak. Angelique grows in considerable quantities in both French Guiana and Surinam. We have imported a supply in 8/4 and 6/4 planking in lengths to 35 feet and widths to 24 inches. We have been using it for many boat building projects from framing to trim. We've also sold some to carpenters for cabinets and furniture building. |
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| Durability | The State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry rates Angelique as durable to very durable to white rot fungus. Soil block tests show the heartwood of Angelique is somewhat superior to teak and considerably superior to white oak in resisting white rot fungi. Its marine borer resistance is excellent. Timbers of Angelique exposed for 15 years in the heavily infested waters of the Canal Zone have undergone only insignificant teredo attack. |
| Strength | In the green condition Angelique is similar to teak in most strength properties and clearly superior to white oak. In the air-dried state Angelique is superior to teak in most mechanical properties. |
Drying and Shrinkage |
Although Angelique is a moderately difficult timber to season, it does dry rapidly. In weight, Angelique is about 3 pounds per cubic foot heavier than teak at 12% moisture content. It is comparable to white oak in its shrinking values and double that of teak. Uncoated Angelique does develop hairline checks when left to weather. However, keeping the wood treated with marine oil prevents checking.
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| Availability | Pricing starts at $8.00 per board foot. Discounts available based on volume. |
| Contact | Transom Boat Works email: info@transomboatworks.com |
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