Mahogany Facts

• Resistant to Rot, Decay, and Infestation.

• A fine grain hardwood.

• Harvested from strictly regulated, government managed, permanent forests in Malaysia.

• 4 lbs. per board foot - Alternative to light weight cast aluminium furniture.

• Mahogany has been the choice of boat builders and furniture makers around the world for hundreds of years.

• Seasons/weathers well with minimal shrinkage and checking. See picture at right.

• In Malaysian government tests, this wood was found to last up to 30 years when stakes of Meranti were driven into the ground.

• When left untreated it weathers to a soft grey.

• As a hardwood it holds fasteners well.

• It is environmentally non-toxic.