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FAS Sapele Skirting
Sapele wood is also available cut to size for you to work on and finish yourself.Sapele or Sapelli timber, commonly used as a mahogany alternative, is an excellent timber for skirting. It’s reddish hues and eye-catching ribbon pattern creates unique and elegant aesthetic in both modern and traditional settings. Sapele is a tropical hardwood and boasts exceptional durability, strength and stability.
The difference between Sapele and other tropical timbers is its excellent supply chain. Sourced from well managed forests along western Africa, Sapele is plentiful and can be used without fear of causing harm to its native forestry.
Key Features
- Durability: Sapele is highly durable, with natural resistance to rot, fungi, and pests, allowing it to achieve lifespans exceeding 50 years. Its impressive density, combined with a Janka hardness of 1,360 lbf, ensures exceptional resilience against scuffing and surface marks.
- Aesthetic: Featuring a rich reddish hue and an interlocking grain, Sapele skirting showcases stunning ribbon-like stripes that bring warmth and character to any space.
- Versatility: Supplied Kiln-dried and naturally stable, Sapele is perfect for joinery applications.
- Affordable Luxury: Mahogany if you can find it due to its limited availability is highly expensive. Sapele is a cost effective alternative with a similar aesthetic and stands up more competitive than other tropical hardwoods.
Application and Design ideas
Pair Sapele skirting and Sapele architrave doorframes and windows for a cohesive aesthetic.
Available profiles
IWS1 – Pencil Rounded: Sometimes referred to as “bullnose” for its single rounded edge.
IWS2 – Torus: This profile features a small half circle at the top of the skirting arch.
IWS3 – Ogee: A more decorative skirting profile and very common in many UK households.
IWS4 – Chamfered: Our chamfered profile features a rounded edge along the top.
IWS5 – Lambs Tongue: This classic style profile is typical of older properties.
Sustainability
Sapele is sourced from responsibly managed forests in West and Central Africa, including countries like Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda. These regions adhere to sustainable forestry practices, ensuring that Sapele is harvested in a way that protects the environment and supports local communities.
Care and Maintenance
Sapele natural resistances to moisture, rot and pests mean it can be left untreated, even for outdoor use. Overtime, Sapele will darken to a more deep reddish brown hue.
Dust regularly with a soft cloth to avoid dirt buildup. For something more thorough, a mild soap and water solution is sufficient. Avoid harsh chemicals that can strip the natural oils.
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Sapele
Species Group:
Tropical Hardwoods
Durability:
3 - Moderately Durable (Learn about timber durability)
Colour Description:
Reddish brown
Mean Density:
640 KG/m3
FAS Quality
Product Code: IW-12-20-11
Specify FAS Quality Sapele Planed All Round from iWood Timber
Leadtime
Our timber is imported straight from sawmills on the continent. Our usual lead times are therefore 10 to 14
Delivery Costs
Delivery costs vary by location, and you can view a full range of prices for UK mainland on our deliveries page. For other areas such as Northern Ireland, Rebublic of Ireland, Isle of Man, etc please call us on 01889 597 281 for a delivery price.
Delivery day
Our delivery lorries visit different parts of the country on different days, so once your order is ready we will work with you to arrange a delivery day for when one of our lorries is in your area. We will always arrange the delivery day in advance with you.
Delivery times
We deliver weekdays Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm. Our delivery vehicles will have multiple jobs on them which can affect the delivery time to you, depending on factors such as traffic and how long it takes to offload the previous jobs. The driver will call you in advance with an estimated time of arrival to make sure you'll be there.
The ordering process
After placing your order securely online you receive an email confirming the items you have ordered. When your order has arrived at iWood HQ and is ready for dispatch, we will give you a call to arrange delivery.
Can I order samples?
Yes you can, you can order samples of certain timbers online. If the species you need isn't there please give us a call or talk to us on our online chat.
The timbers shown are planed all round samples and are not profiled.
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