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Ambara 1x6 T&G EV Flush BackView full size
Nova USA Wood

Ambara 1x6 T&G EV Flush Back

Nominal 1 × 6

1x6 EV Flush T&G EV Flush Back covers 5.125" per lineal foot · 0.5 BF per lineal foot.

Price per board
Length8'10'12'14'16'18'20'
Board$35.20$44.00$52.80$61.60$84.48$91.08$101.20
$/LF$4.40$4.40$4.40$4.40$5.28$5.06$5.06
$/MBF$8,800$8,800$8,800$8,800$10,560$10,120$10,120

Format count/length per length, separated by spaces — e.g. . Available lengths: 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′ and 20′.

Pieces
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Total LF
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Total BF
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Coverage SF
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Avg $/LF
Avg $/MBF
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Total
$0.00
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Nova Ambara™, aka Thermally Modified Ayous, resembles a clear grade Aye & Btr Western Red Cedar in appearance. Ayous has an even cream color in its natural form but Nova's unique thermal modification process changes this to a caramel brown or tan color that is very appealing and lends itself well for a clear or walnut color stain. The thermal modification creates a grade that is extremely stable and durable - this is what makes Ambara the best choice in thermally modified wood. Ambara™ compares favorably with Western Red Cedar for use as trim boards, siding, cladding, pergolas and more. Ambara™ is a softer, light weight species making it ideal for installation on walls and ceilings. It can be nailed or screwed, and clips can be applied to create a complete hidden fastening look.

Color
Light yellow color, sapwood not clearly demarcated. The wood becomes a caramel brown when thermally modified.
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Texture
Medium texture
Durability
Naturally a Class 5 durability, indoor use only. When Thermally modified the wood changes to a class 1/2 durability for exterior use depending on the method of thermal modification used. Ambara™ is similar in durability to clear all heart Western Red Cedar after thermal modification.
Working
Ordinary mild steel recommmended. Easy to work and install. Peeling and slicing of non thermally modified Ayous are not known to have any issues.
Drying
Rapid with low risk of checking and distortion. No known of collapse or case hardening.
Common uses
Because Ambara™ is thermally modified, it can be used for both exterior and interior uses. Typical applications include trim boards, ceilings, soffits, and siding. Non-modified Ayous should never be used outdoors. Ambara is for siding and paneling only — it is not suitable for decking, stair treads or any structural use. Thermal modification buys durability and stability, not load-bearing strength.
Origin
Abundant in West Africa, and available with OLB and FSC certification from certified sustaible forestry.
Botanical family
Malvaceae
Also known as
Triplochiton scleroxylon, Obeche, West African Cedar, Abachi, Wawa, Sambawawa, Ambara™

Strength & performance

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Mechanical properties, benchmarked against Ipe — the tropical-hardwood gold standard.

Janka hardness285 lbf8% of Ipe
Resistance to denting, wear and foot traffic
Bending strength (MOR)8,820 psi35% of Ipe
Load a board carries before it breaks
Stiffness (MOE)970 ksi31% of Ipe
Resistance to deflection — less bounce underfoot
Density320 kg/m³30% of Ipe
Weight — a proxy for durability and stability
Full Ambara species profile →

Specifications

Material
Ambara
Brand
Nova USA Wood
SKU
AMB-1X6-TG-EV
Nominal size
1 × 6
Sold by
LF
Availability
In stock