View full sizeAmbara 1x6 T&G Nickel Gap Flush Back
1x6 Nickel Gap T&G Nickel Gap Flush Back covers 5.125" per lineal foot · 0.5 BF per lineal foot.
| Length | 8' | 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 |
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About Ambara
Full Ambara profile →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
Compare all decking species →Mechanical properties, benchmarked against Ipe — the tropical-hardwood gold standard.
Specifications
- Material
- Ambara
- Brand
- Nova USA Wood
- SKU
- AMB-1X6-TG-NG
- Nominal size
- 1 × 6
- Sold by
- LF
- Availability
- In stock