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Akwa- Pometia pinnata
Akwa is one of the major commercial timber species of the Solomon Islands. Medium to large size trees are found
throughout the South West Pacific region. Akwa is readily available as a sawn timber in a full range of sizes.
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A popular timber in Japan for production-line furniture since it stains uniformly to a colour of choice.
The timber has good moulding and finishing properties and has been used in Japan for piano frames.
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The timber ranges in colour from a pale pinkish-brown through to a reddish-brown. Some trees produce a
fiddleback type figure, similar to that of sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) of West and Central
Africa, thus making it an attractive and appealing timber for architects, furniture designers and furniture
manufacturers.
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A very good mufti-purpose timber, ideal for general building and construction purposes including bearers and
joists. Due to its availability in large sections, it makes an excellent timber for staircase materials as
well as for flooring. It also has excellent steam-bending properties, and is used in boat-building for a
number of purposes, including ribs and planking.
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The timber can be kiln dried satisfactorily. However, preliminary air drying is recommended to alleviate
degrade. All material should be quarter-sawn. When working with seasoned timber, sander dust may irritate
the mucous membranes. Workshops should be well ventilated and staff should wear face masks or respirators.
Other Names:
- Trade Names: taun
- Local Name: ako, dawa
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