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WOOD SPECIES
Type of wood
species that we may use. The
wood species that we commonly use are shown in orange. The wood
species shown in yellow may be requested. Click on the name for picture and
details.
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specifications
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AZOBE |
Botanical Name
Lophhra Alata
Other Names
Bongkossi, Ekki
Origin
Africa
Sapwood Colour
Pale pink well defined from heartwood
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown to dark
brown occasionally with purple highlights
Grain
Cross grain
Texture
Uniform
Common Uses
Beams, bridge construction, heavy construction, marine construction
(piles) |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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1000 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.94
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Hardness |
N
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13400 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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157
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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17500 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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4
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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6
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AUSTRALIAN OAK (FSC certified) |
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus regnans, delegatensis, obliquaucalyptus
marginata
Other Names
Tasmanian oak, Victorian
ash
Origin
Australia
Sapwood Colour
Pale pink to pale straw
Heartwood Colour
Pale brown to light grey
Grain
Straight
Texture
Medium coarse
Common Uses
Windows, doors, flooring, mouldings, furniture, staircase components
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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650-780 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.62
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Hardness |
N
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4510 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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100.6
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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13700 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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5
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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9
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BAYUR |
Botanical Name
Pterospermum Javanium
Other Names
Wadang, Walang, Phenjur,
Juga bolang, Buli, Damarsala
Origin
Indonesia
Sapwood Colour
Creamy white to yellow brown
Heartwood Colour
Light red brown
Grain
Straight and shallowly interlocked
Texture
Moderately fine
Common Uses
Flooring, sidings, construction
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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940-992 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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Radial
shrinkage |
%
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2
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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3.7
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BANGKIRAI |
Botanical Name
Shorea Leavis
Other Names Balau, Tasmanian oak,
Victorian ash
Origin
Indonesia
Sapwood Colour
Yellowish pale light brown
Heartwood Colour
Yellowish brown
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine to rather coarse
Common Uses
Structures, bridges, heavy duty flooring
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Resistant to termites |
Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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Specific gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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Radial shrinkage |
%
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
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CAMPHOR
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Botanical Name
Dryobalanops spp.
Other Names
Kapur, Keladan, Belakan
Origin
Indonesia, Malaysia
Sapwood Colour
Yellowish pale light brown
Heartwood Colour
Red to red brown
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Texture
Medium coarse
Common Uses
Flooring, doors, windows, construction
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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575 - 815 |
Specific gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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114 - 126 |
Modulus of Elasticity |
N/mm2
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15,500 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
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1.5 - 2.1 |
Tangential shrinkage |
%
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3.8 - 5.1 |
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CEDAR
(FSC certified) |
Botanical Name
Cedrela Fissilis
Other Names
Royal cedar
Origin
South America,
Sapwood Colour
White to yellow
Heartwood Colour
Yellow pinkish
Grain
Even
Texture
Fine
Common Uses
Furniture, joinery, shingles
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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512 |
Specific gravity |
-
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0.42
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Hardness |
N
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- |
Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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67.4
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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9700 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
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4
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
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8
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CHERRY |
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Other Names
American cherry, black cherry
Origin
North Eastern USA, Canada
Sapwood Colour
White to reddish brown or creamy pink
Heartwood Colour
Pink brown
Grain
Fine but sometimes dark
wavy streaks which are striking in appearance
Texture
Fine and uniform texture, often narrow brown pith flecks and small
gum pockets
Common Uses
Furniture,
cabinets, mouldings, paneling, flooring, doors, windows |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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545 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.94
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Hardness |
N
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3520 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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87.1
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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11600 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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3
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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7
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COCONUT WOOD |
Botanical Name
Cocos Nucifera
Other Names
Origin
In all tropical zones
Dermal zone
Dark brown
Sub dermal zone
Light brown
Central core
Yellowish
Grain
Straight
Texture
Coarse with quill-like streaks
Common Uses
Furniture,
flooring, sidings, paneling, poles |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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240 - 850 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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16 - 109
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Modulus of
Elasticity |
N/mm2
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1,980 - 12,700 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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2.7 - 7.4
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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3 - 6
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DURA PINE |
Dura Pine is a superior quality
Radiata Pine timber, a versatile
timber, with beauty and strength.
Available kiln-dried, machine
stress rated framing solution for lightweight construction, or in
various appearance grades, Dura Pine is a general purpose timber par
excellence.
Dura pine has been developed to
ensure structural performance, and its performance characteristics
provide the framework for achieving an excellent quality of finish.
For situations considered exposed
to group atmosphere, or where insect attack is known to be a risk.
Dura Pine is available in a range of preservative treated forms,
including full anti termite.
Dura Pine is a premium non-arsenic
based effective treatment against termites and fungal decay, both
above ground and in ground. Dura Pine has become the most successful
alternative to CCA treated wood and is ideal for multiple
residential and industrial applications. the Dura Pine products are
treated with copper azole (CA) and recognized for their durability,
extended life and corrosion resistance, making Dura Pine a wise
choice for lasting solutions |
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HICKORY |
Botanical Name
Carya spp.
Other Names
Nutmeg hickory, Bitter pecan
Origin
Eastern USA
Sapwood Colour
Pale brown
Heartwood Colour
Brown yellow plus orange tint
Grain
Straight but occasionally
wavy or irregular
Texture
Uniform to medium coarse
Common Uses
Tool handles, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, sidings, ladders,
dowels, sporting goods |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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576 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.56
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Hardness |
N
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8095 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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114
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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11700 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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5
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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9
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IRON WOOD |
Botanical Name
Eusideroxylon
Zwageri
Other Names
Ulin
Origin
Indonesia
Sapwood Colour
Pale brown to brownish yellow
Heartwood Colour
Light brown when freshly cut.
Grain
Straight and slightly
interlocked, somewhat lustrous
Texture
Fine and even
Common Uses
Roof shingles |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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Specific
gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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Radial
shrinkage |
%
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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JARRAH |
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus marginata
Other Names
-
Origin
Australia
Sapwood Colour
Uniform pink to dark red
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Medium coarse
Common Uses
Agriculture implements, boat building, beams, construction, decking,
flooring, sidings, furniture, marine construction, shingles, veneers |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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833 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.72
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Hardness |
N
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8170 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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109.1
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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12900 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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6
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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9
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KEMPAS |
Botanical Name
Koompassia Malaccensis
Other Names
Hampas, Sifai, Makupa, Mengris, Keramji
Origin
Indonesia, Malaysia
Sapwood Colour
Yellow to pale white
Heartwood Colour
Orangish red to reddish brown
Grain
lnterlocked, sometimes spiraled grain,
is fairly lusterous.
Texture
Coarse
Common Uses
Flooring, sidings, decking,
beams, columns, shingles |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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770-1120 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.72
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Hardness |
N
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1710 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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122-133
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Modulus of
Elasticity |
N/mm2
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19,500 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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6
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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7.4
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KERUWING |
Botanical Name
Dipterocarpus spp.
Other Names
Apitong, Lagan, Yang, Sabah gurjun
Origin
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thaiuland, Vietnam, Cambodja
Sapwood Colour
Greyish brown
Heartwood Colour
Light red to
Reddish brown
Grain
Straight and shallowly interlocked
Texture
Moderately coarse
Common Uses
Flooring, sidings, construction, bridges |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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690-945 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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0.72
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Hardness |
N
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1270 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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91 - 133
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Modulus of
Elasticity |
N/mm2
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18,000 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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1.6 - 5.2
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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3.3 - 10.9
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Detailed
technical specification available
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MAHOGANY |
Botanical Name
Swietenia Mahogany
Other Names
-
Origin
Indonesia
Sapwood Colour
Creamy white
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown heartwood,
often with a purple cast.
Grain
Interlocked or straight grain,
often with a ribbon figure. Medium to high luster.
Texture
Moderately coarse
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, paneling |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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Specific gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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Radial shrinkage |
%
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
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Detailed
technical specification available |
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MERANTI |
Botanical Name
Shorea Uliginosa, Fam. of
Dipterocarpaceae
Other Names
Red Meranti
Origin
Indonesia, Malaysia
Sapwood Colour
Pale orange brown
Heartwood Colour
Deep reddish brown
Grain
Interlocked and wavy.
Texture
Coarse
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, paneling, light construction |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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560-865 |
Specific gravity |
-
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0.66
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Hardness |
N
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Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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75 - 92
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Modulus of Elasticity |
N/mm2
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12,000 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
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1.1 - 2.1
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
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2.9 - 4.4
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Detailed
technical specification available |
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MERBAU |
Botanical Name
Intsia Bijuga
Other Names
Ipil, Kwila, Lumpha, Vesi
Origin
Indonesia
Sapwood Colour
Yellowish brown
Heartwood Colour
Brown-gray, brown-yellow,
brown-red or black
Grain
Straight or occasionally slightly interlocked
Texture
Evenly coarse
Common Uses
Flooring, sidings, cabinets, doors, windows, some structures |
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Resistant to termites |
Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
|
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Specific
gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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1712 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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Radial
shrinkage |
%
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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Detailed
technical specification available |
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NYATOH |
Botanical Name
Sapotaceae
family
Other Names
Chinese teak
Origin
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Sapwood Colour
Whitish yellow
Heartwood Colour
Dark yellow to light brown
Grain
Straight grain
Texture
Moderately fine to slightly coarse
Common Uses
Flooring, sidings, doors, windows, cabinets, construction |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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610 - 800 |
Specific
gravity |
-
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Hardness |
N
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Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
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85 |
Modulus of
Elasticity |
N/mm2
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12,770 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
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4.1 |
Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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7.7 |
Detailed
technical specification available |
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RADIATA PINE |
Botanical Name
Pinus Radiata
Other Names
-
Origin
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Chile
Sapwood Colour
Pale yellow, often indistinct
Heartwood Colour
Lightbrown to yellow
Grain
The grain us usually straight but knots are common
Texture
Relative uniform, little
contrast between growth rings
Common Uses
Beams, construction, decking, flooring, furniture, poles, doors,
windows, cladding veneers |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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491 |
Specific gravity |
-
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0.44
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Hardness |
N
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34 |
Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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72
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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5900 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
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3
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
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6
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Detailed
technical specification availabl |
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RED OAK (FSC certified) |
Botanical Name
Quercus Rubra
Other Names
Northern red oak, Southern red oak
Origin
North America
Sapwood Colour
Whitish to grayish or pale
reddish brown
Heartwood Colour
Pinkish to light reddish brown or light brown
Grain
Straight and open grain, small flake pattern when quarter sawn
(tiger rays or butterflies) but not as visible as white oak
Texture
From the northern region are less coarse than the faster growing
southern red oak, rays are mostly shorter, narrower and darker than
white oak ray
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, architectural interiors, internal joinery,
mouldings, doors,windows, kitchen cabinets, veneer, construction,
panelling
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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689 |
Specific gravity |
-
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0.84
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Hardness |
N
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5450 |
Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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98.8
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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12300 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
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3
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
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8
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TEAK
(FSC Certified) |
Botanical Name
Tectona Grandis
Other Names
Jati Teak, Bojonegoro Teak
Origin
Indonesia
Sapwood Colour
Brown Yellowish
Heartwood Colour
Brown to golden brown
Grain
Straight
Texture
Medium coarse to coarse
Common Uses
Flooring, decking, sidings, doors, windows, cabinetry |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
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624 |
Specific gravity |
-
|
0.57
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Hardness |
N
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4700 |
Bending Strength |
N/mm2
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103.8
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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12100 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
|
2
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
|
5
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Detailed
technical specification available |
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WALNUT |
Botanical Name
Juglans Nigra
Other Names
Black walnut
Origin
Central USA
Sapwood Colour
Creamy white
Heartwood Colour
Light brown to dark brown and dark streaks
Grain
Usually straight
occasionally wavy or irregular
Texture
Uniform but coarse
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, interior decoration, flooring, paneling |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
|
641 |
Specific
gravity |
-
|
0.55
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Hardness |
N
|
4492 |
Bending
Strength |
N/mm2
|
105.2
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
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11800 |
Radial
shrinkage |
%
|
4
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Tangential
shrinkage |
%
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7
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WHITE OAK (FSC certified) |
Botanical Name
Quercus Alba
Other Names
Northern white oak, Southern white oak
Origin
North America
Sapwood Colour
Whitish to light brown
Heartwood Colour
Pale yellow brown to pale dark brown
Grain
Open grain, longer rays then red oak, occasional swirls and burls,
tighter grain pattern, quarter sawn has distinct flake pattern
(tiger rays or butterflies).
Texture
Medium to coarse
Common Uses
Furniture, flooring, architectural interiors, exterior joinery,
mouldings, doors, windows, kitchen cabinets, paneling, construction,
railway sleepers, timber bridges |
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Physical Properties at MC 12% |
Density |
kg/m3
|
753 |
Specific gravity |
-
|
0.60
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Hardness |
N
|
6170 |
Bending Strength |
N/mm2
|
106.9
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Stiffness |
N/mm2
|
12500 |
Radial shrinkage |
%
|
5
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Tangential shrinkage |
%
|
10
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