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Vitex

ITI NZ

Vitex is a creamy-grey to light greenish-coloured durable hardwood. It planes and machines well and is easy to cut across the grain. A good finish can be obtained and it has good bending qualities.

Details
Specifications

Botanical Name
Vitex Cofassus 

Origin
Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea

Scope of use

Exterior

  • Structure
  • Door/Windows
  • Deck/Floor
Features

Working Properties
Timber is sawn without difficulty. Planes and machines well and cut across the grain easily. Bends and holds nails well (no pre-drilling required). Good finishes are achievable. 

Mechanical Properties
Vitex is a dense hardwood with above-average crushing and bending strength. Medium stiffness and resistance to shock loads. 

Main Uses
Used primarily in outdoor applications such as decking, exterior joinery, and board walks. Occasionally substituted for Teak in boat building. 

Basic Info

Durability Above Ground Durable

Density Air Dry 750 kg/m3 

Shrinkage Radial 1.8 %
Shrinkage Tangental 4.1 %

Mechanical Properties

Janka Hardness 7.3 kN
Modulus of Rupture 113 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity 14 GPa
Max Crush Strength 64 MPa

Overview

Seasoning
Seasons well with little degradation providing stacks are weighted and fillets/stickers are closely spaced. 

Working Qualities
The timber planes and machines well and is easy to cut across the grain. A good finish can be obtained and it has good bending qualities. Holds nails well without pre-drilling. 

Uses
Decks, rails, cross-arms, bridge and wharf decking, boat-building.

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About the
Seller

ITI NZ, formerly known as ITI Timspec, began as Timspec, a specialist timber wholesaler committed to providing quality timber products with reliable service, value, visuals and versatility. In March 2019, Timspec Ltd was acquired by ITI NZ Ltd, becoming ITI Timspec, before later rebranding to ITI NZ Ltd.

As part of the wider ITI Group, ITI NZ continues to grow its product range and service offering across New Zealand. The acquisitions of Rosenfeld Kidson and Hermpac have further strengthened the business by adding respected industry knowledge, trusted timber brands and a wider range of premium timber solutions.

These acquisitions have also helped expand our offering across cladding, cedar products, flashings, external corners and related timber accessories, allowing us to support architects, builders and merchants with a more complete solution.

ITI NZ sources timber from trusted mills and suppliers around the world and works hard to provide quality products, reliable service and strong relationships across the building industry.

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