The Esquimalt Graving Dock has a requirement for ekki wood (also called azobé or red ironwood). In this application, to be used for the Esquimalt Graving Dock’s Keel Blocks, the wood must be resistant to elements such as extreme stress, bumping, extreme impact, constant salt water exposure, hot and cold weather conditions. The product must not deteriorate over long lengths of time, and have excellent resistant to insect attacks.
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