As one the commercial plywoods, so why choose Okoume plywood?

Okoume, pronounced oh-kuh-mey, is a large timber-producing tree native to the west coast of equatorial Africa. It can grow up to 60 m tall, and often has buttresses near the base of the tree that can grow up to 3 m. Its timber is considered one of the best for the manufacturing of plywood, particularly for marine uses. Okoume is one of the most important timber species, accounting for more than 60 percent of timber production. Most of this is exported in log form to Asia and Europe.

Okoume plywood is commonly used for building racing boats and other uses where lightweight wood is needed. It can also be used for building furniture or on kitchen cabinets because of its lustrous appearance. Okoume has a uniform texture and the grain is straight to barely wavy that looks interlocked and attractive.

• How to Use Okoume Plywood

Okoume plywood is primarily used for marine applications, but it can be used for other applications as long as the edges and faces are well sealed. It is the easiest to bend of the marine plywoods making boat construction of the stitch-and-glue variety much easier than if a wood like fir were used.

Okoume is durable, lightweight, and attractive, which makes it appropriate for woodworking. You can reface kitchen cabinets using Okoume plywood, for example.

• The Cost of Okoume Plywood

Prices can vary depending on the thickness, core quality, source, and shipping costs. You may pay more for Okoume plywood than other types of wood due to the cost of having it shipped.

• The disadvantage

Okoume is not the most durable wood available. It needs a fiberglass or epoxy coating on it because it isn’t rot-resistant. It must be sealed to prevent any moisture from getting in, which is why most okoume panels are painted and finished with epoxy and varnish to prevent any problems from exposure to the elements.

Judge which kind of plywood you need according to your actual situation. All kinds of plywood are produced by changsong wood with high quality. You are welcome to order.