Thermally Modified Ayous

Hewn’s ThermoWood® Thermally Modified Ayous offers enhanced durability, stability, and resistance to rot, making it an ideal choice for exterior and interior wood applications. Its eco-friendly nature and superior performance, even in challenging environments, ensure long-lasting beauty and functionality. 

When combined with Hewn’s industry-leading finishing expertise and ability to customize finishes, the natural properties of ThermoWood® Thermally Modified Ayous are optimized to achieve superior aesthetic appeal and maximum protection against the elements. This combination makes Hewn a premier choice for Ayous paneling, delivering high-quality, visually stunning, and resilient wood solutions that stand the test of time.

Ayous - Brushed - Stone Grey - Sample
Ayous · Stone Grey

Thermally Modified Ayous Collection

Hewn’s Thermally Modified Ayous Collection is designed to showcase and enhance the traditional properties of Ayous, featuring colors and finishes that absolutely excel in classic and modern applications. 

Please note that online Color Samples are available to order in their respective standard texture only. For samples of additional textures or hand tooling, please contact your Hewn sales representative. 

These Color Sample boards measure approximately 7 ¾″ by 5 ½″, and are intended as a physical reference for a chosen wood species and color. Color Samples are generally interchangeable between product types (eg. Paneling, Siding, Beams, etc).

Lightweight and Reliable

Ayous, also known as obeche, is a tropical hardwood native to West Africa, particularly Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. Historically, it has been extensively used for paneling due to its lightweight and smooth texture, becoming a preferred material in mid-20th century European and African architectural projects.

Specifications

Widths (Nominal)

1×6, 1×8, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, 2×12

Thickness

13/16″

Grade

Clear

Average Dried Weight

23.8 lbs/ft3 (380 kg/m3)

Processing

Thermally Modified
Chemical-Free Process

Janka Hardness

440 lbf (1,960 N)

Colors

Available in collection and custom color options

Textures

Brushed
Smooth Light Brushed *
Vertical Brushed †
Resawn *
Circle Sawn *

* Custom Option
† Available on Peppercorn, Desert Sand, and Mushroom

Ayous - Brushed - Driftwood - Sample
Ayous · Driftwood

A Refined Look

Hewn’s Thermally Modified Ayous is distinguished by its uniform, straight grain and general absence of knots, offering a smooth and consistent appearance ideal for high-end architectural projects. This grade enhances the wood’s aesthetic appeal, ensuring a refined finish that is both elegant and clean. The thermal modification process further improves the wood’s durability and stability, making it an excellent choice for exterior cladding and siding applications.

Standard Milling Profiles

Hewn’s ThermoWood® Thermally Modified Ayous is sold in widths of 1×6, 1×8, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12. All of our Thermally Modified Ayous is milled to your requested specifications in-house, allowing for the highest level of oversight throughout the entire production process. Profiles for 1×6 and 1×8 are shown below.

Hewn has the capability to create custom milling knives in-house. For more information on custom milling options, please contact one of our sales representatives.

T&G Milling Profiles

Shiplap Profiles

Nova Rainscreen Siding System

Ayous - Brushed - Dark Roast - Sample
Ayous · Dark Roast