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Mother of Mankind
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Alke, an ancient name for the African continent which literally means ‘Mother of Mankind’, represents the relationship between man and nature. With LDCwood®,under Alke we categorize the species of wood that originate from the continent, particularly fraké (Limba) and ayous (Abachi). Our Alke collection is all virtually clear of knots and quarter sawn to yield 100% vertical grain cuttings.
- Durability class I-II
- Rot resistant
- Dimensionally stable
- Earth-friendly
Ayous
Although similar as facade cladding to fraké, ayous has a slightly more regular and rustic character. Ayous has a Janka hardness of 430 and would be closest compared to clear Western Red Cedar for appearance, density and workability
Fraké
Whereas untreated fraké is more likely to be light yellow to dark brown, thermally modified fraké takes on a warm, nutty colour. The robust colour combined with the typical lines make fraké planks very eye-catching as facade cladding and perfect for enthusiasts of distinctive wood. Fraké has a Janka hardness of 640.
