Utile
At East Brothers, we’ve been responsibly importing Utile for a number of years, Utile closely resembles Mahogany, making it a popular alternative for those seeking a similar aesthetic.
Utile
Why use Utile
Utile is known for its strength and resistance to decay, making it ideal for both interior and exterior applications.
In the UK, Utile is frequently used in high-quality furniture making, cabinetry, and joinery due to its workability and appealing finish. It’s also a favoured choice for architectural mouldings, window frames, and doors because of its stability and resistance to weathering.
Its versatility, combined with its beautiful appearance, makes Utile a practical and attractive choice for various woodworking needs.
Our knowledgeable team is ready to help you make the most of Utile for your specific needs. Feel free to reach out for expert advice and guidance on your timber project.
Availability and Dimensions
At East Brothers, we maintain a respectable stock of Utile packs of sawn Timber, We carry rough sawn boards and can provide it either as such or custom-milled to meet your specifications.
Our pack dimensions are:
- Length: Range 2.5 to 4.8 Meters
- Width: Ranging from 150 to 300 millimeters
- Thickness: Ranging from 25mm to 100mm
Given our bespoke cutting lead times may vary but as standard you can expect fresh sawn timber to be ready to collect within 3-4 weeks of order date
If you’re ready to begin your timber journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert sales team on 01794 330198. We’re here to help!
Saw milling process
- Order placedTimber allocated in Mill01Our friendly experts will assist you in finalising your order and entering it into our system.
- CuttingTimber is cut in mill02Your order will be milled to match your specified dimensions.
- Additional processesTimber is treated03If your order requires additional processes, such as kiln drying, planing, or cross-cutting, this will happen at this stage
- Order readyTimber is finished04Once your order is completed, we will notify you that it is ready for collection. If you’ve requested delivery, we will reach out to arrange it.
Technical Specification
Common Name(s): Utile
Scientific Name: Entandrophragma utile
Average Dried Weight: 635 kg/m3
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.53, 0.63
Janka Hardness: 5,260 N
Modulus of Rupture: 103.8 MPa
Elastic Modulus: 11.65 GPa
Crushing Strength: 57.1 MPa
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.9%, Tangential: 6.9%, Volumetric: 11.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.4