Hewn’s Thermally Modified Ayous combines lightweight performance, beautiful grain, and lasting dimensional stability for refined interior and exterior paneling applications. With custom finishes, textures, and in-house milling options, it delivers a sleek architectural look with durability built for demanding environments.
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.
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Specifications
Widths (Nominal)
1×6, 1×8, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, 2×12
Thickness
13/16″
Grade
Dominant CVG
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
Lengths
Please note that Ayous lumber is cut to metric specifications rather than imperial measurements. As a result, the actual lengths will differ from nominal imperial dimensions. To ensure accurate planning and installation, please refer to the information below for specific length adjustments and tolerances.
Net length on 6′-19′: -1/4” to -1″ nominal length
Net length on 20′: -2” nominal length
Recommended waste factor for Ayous is 12%
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.
A Refined Look
Hewn’s Thermally Modified Ayous is distinguished by its largely 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.
While this material contains a significant amount of Vertical Grain, our Ayous will contain some Mixed Grain as well.
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.
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