Description
Kiaat is indigenous to South and Central Africa. It forms part of the teak family and is commonly known as African teak.
The heartwood colour can vary widely from a lighter golden brown, to darker reddish or purplish brown.
The wood becomes more subdued with age. The grain is straight to interlocked which makes it excellent for furniture making. It has a medium to coarse texture with a low natural luster.
Kiaat machines and finishes very well.The heartwood is rated as being durable and has a good resistance to insect attack.
