Low weight
Easier to handle in overhead ceiling and soffit applications.
Maximo · Triplochiton scleroxylon
Thermally Modified Ayous
Lightweight real wood for clean walls, ceilings, and soffits.
Ayous combines low weight, a calm grain, and improved dimensional stability after thermal modification. It is especially well suited to overhead and vertical applications where straight lines and easy handling matter.
OriginWest and Central Africa
ColorWarm honey brown
Best forCeilings, soffits, walls, cladding, saunas
ProcessHeat + steam, no added preservatives
Profiles & Availability
Profile options for Ayous.
Use this list to plan the application, then confirm current dimensions, lengths, quantities, and custom-milling availability with the serving branch.
ProfileNominal sizeTypical applications
Tongue & Groove1 × 4Ceilings, soffits, interior walls
Tongue & Groove1 × 6Ceilings and broad wall fields
Nickel Gap / Shiplap1 × 6Interior and exterior cladding
Rainscreen1 × 6 and customVentilated exterior facades
Why Specify It
Real wood, improved for architectural applications.
Improved stability
Thermal modification reduces moisture response and seasonal movement.
Versatile profiles
Compatible orders can be custom milled for project-specific details.
Available profiles and lead times vary by branch and project. Final selections are confirmed in the Lumber Plus quote.
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