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1. What colour is Sapele?
2. What can I use Sapele for?
3. Will it change colour?
4. Where does Sapele come from?
5. Is it environmentally friendly?
6. What does Haldane (UK) Ltd do to support the
environmental issues?
7. Can Sapele be used externally?
8. Will it shrink?
9. Are there any restrictions on lengths available?
10. Are there other common names for Sapele?
1. What colour is Sapele?
It is Dark Reddish Brown as per the swatch. (back
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2. What can I use Sapele for?
Haldane has the manufacturing capability to use Sapele for
handrails, glazing beads, turnings and mouldings. (back
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3. Will the wood change colour?
As with most materials, the wood's colour will change in time
from exposure to natural light and heat. However, we endeavour
to carefully select materials to colour match all contracts
and therefore ensure that any change in colour is consistent.
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4. Where does Sapele come from?
It comes from the Ivory Coast in Africa. (back
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5. Is Sapele environmentally friendly?
Sapele is not an endangered species. Haldane (UK) only source
materials from internationally recognised suppliers who harvest,
replant and carefully manage their stock to ensure continued
availability for future generations. (back
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6. How does Haldane (UK) Ltd support environmental
issues?
As large users of a key resource, we are extremely conscientious
of the environment and our responsibility in its protection.
As a result, we are active members of the following environmentally
conscious organisations:
1) British Woodworking Federation
2) T.R.A.D.A.
3) World Wildlife Federation.
4) Scottish Hardwood Chartered (back to top)
7. Can Sapele be used externally?
No, Sapele is a very perishable material and would require
to be treated every month to withstand the weather conditions.
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8. Will it shrink?
All of our stocks of Sapele have been kiln dried to prevent
movement, however, wood is a natural product that lives and
breathes. It is therefore susceptible to movement in extreme
circumstances through factors such as direct heat and light
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9. Are there any restrictions on lengths
available?
Sapele is only available in harvested lengths of 4.20 Linear
Metres. (back to top)
10. Are there other common names for
Sapele?
Yes, it may be known as Sapele Wood. (back
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