MUKULUNGU

Mukulungu is a hard wood that has good mechanical properties and a superior bending strength. It is quite durable and weather and water resistant. Because of its extreme hardness, the wood can only be processed with special tools. Mukulungu is a good, though expensive, choice for uses such as staircases, windows and flooring. In past decades it was exported in great quantities to Europe, often being used to supply ceiling beams and construction timber for government buildings. The timber’s high density and resistance to acids make it especially suitable for use in the manufacture of chemical containers and laboratory tables.