Types of wood

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.

PILE STRUCTURES FOR OVER WATER UNITS		SIDINGS
Azobe		Banyuwangi Teak
		Bojonegoro Teak
DOORS and WINDOWS		Bayur
Australian Oak		Camphor
Cherry		Coconut wood
Camphor		Dura Pine
Kempas		Hickory
Mahogany		Jarrah
Meranti		Kempas
Merbau		Keruwing
Nyatoh		Meranti
Radiata Pine		Merbau
Red Oak		Nyatoh
White Oak		Radiata Pine
		Teak
FLOORING
Australian Oak		STRUCTURES
Banyuwangi Teak		Bangkirai
Bojonegoro Teak		Bayur
Bayur		Camphor
Camphor		Dura Pine
Cherry		Kempas
Dura Pine		Keruwing
Hickory		Merbau
Jarrah		Radiata Pine
Kempas
Keruwing		CABINETS
Meranti		Banyuwangi Teak
Merbau		Bojonegoro Teak
Nyatoh		Cherry
Radiata Pine		Hickory
Red Oak		Mahogany
Teak		Merbau
Walnut		Nyatoh
White Oak		Radiata Pine
		Teak
		Walnut
		White Oak

		ROOF SHINGLES
		Cedar
		Iron wood
		Kempas
		Merbau
		Nyatoh

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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)

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	1000
	Specific gravity	-	0.94
	Hardness	N	13400
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	157
	Stiffness	N/mm2	17500
	Radial shrinkage	%	4
	Tangential shrinkage	%	6

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	650-780
	Specific gravity	-	0.62
	Hardness	N	4510
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	100.6
	Stiffness	N/mm2	13700
	Radial shrinkage	%	5
	Tangential shrinkage	%	9

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	940-992
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2
	Stiffness	N/mm2
	Radial shrinkage	%	2
	Tangential shrinkage	%	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
	Resistant to termites
	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2
	Stiffness	N/mm2
	Radial shrinkage	%
	Tangential shrinkage	%
	Detailed technical specification available

CAMPHOR
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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	575 - 815
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	114 - 126
	Modulus of Elasticity	N/mm2	15,500
	Radial shrinkage	%	1.5 - 2.1
	Tangential shrinkage	%	3.8 - 5.1

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	512
	Specific gravity	-	0.42
	Hardness	N	-
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	67.4
	Stiffness	N/mm2	9700
	Radial shrinkage	%	4
	Tangential shrinkage	%	8

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	545
	Specific gravity	-	0.94
	Hardness	N	3520
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	87.1
	Stiffness	N/mm2	11600
	Radial shrinkage	%	3
	Tangential shrinkage	%	7

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	240 - 850
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	16 - 109
	Modulus of Elasticity	N/mm2	1,980 - 12,700
	Radial shrinkage	%	2.7 - 7.4
	Tangential shrinkage	%	3 - 6

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	`

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	576
	Specific gravity	-	0.56
	Hardness	N	8095
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	114
	Stiffness	N/mm2	11700
	Radial shrinkage	%	5
	Tangential shrinkage	%	9

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2
	Stiffness	N/mm2
	Radial shrinkage	%
	Tangential shrinkage	%

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	833
	Specific gravity	-	0.72
	Hardness	N	8170
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	109.1
	Stiffness	N/mm2	12900
	Radial shrinkage	%	6
	Tangential shrinkage	%	9

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	770-1120
	Specific gravity	-	0.72
	Hardness	N	1710
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	122-133
	Modulus of Elasticity	N/mm2	19,500
	Radial shrinkage	%	6
	Tangential shrinkage	%	7.4

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	690-945
	Specific gravity	-	0.72
	Hardness	N	1270
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	91 - 133
	Modulus of Elasticity	N/mm2	18,000
	Radial shrinkage	%	1.6 - 5.2
	Tangential shrinkage	%	3.3 - 10.9
	Detailed technical specification available

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2
	Stiffness	N/mm2
	Radial shrinkage	%
	Tangential shrinkage	%
	Detailed technical specification available

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	560-865
	Specific gravity	-	0.66
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	75 - 92
	Modulus of Elasticity	N/mm2	12,000
	Radial shrinkage	%	1.1 - 2.1
	Tangential shrinkage	%	2.9 - 4.4
	Detailed technical specification available

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
	Resistant to termites
	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N	1712
	Bending Strength	N/mm2
	Stiffness	N/mm2
	Radial shrinkage	%
	Tangential shrinkage	%
	Detailed technical specification available

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	610 - 800
	Specific gravity	-
	Hardness	N
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	85
	Modulus of Elasticity	N/mm2	12,770
	Radial shrinkage	%	4.1
	Tangential shrinkage	%	7.7
	Detailed technical specification available

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	491
	Specific gravity	-	0.44
	Hardness	N	34
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	72
	Stiffness	N/mm2	5900
	Radial shrinkage	%	3
	Tangential shrinkage	%	6
	Detailed technical specification availabl

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	689
	Specific gravity	-	0.84
	Hardness	N	5450
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	98.8
	Stiffness	N/mm2	12300
	Radial shrinkage	%	3
	Tangential shrinkage	%	8

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	624
	Specific gravity	-	0.57
	Hardness	N	4700
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	103.8
	Stiffness	N/mm2	12100
	Radial shrinkage	%	2
	Tangential shrinkage	%	5
	Detailed technical specification available

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	641
	Specific gravity	-	0.55
	Hardness	N	4492
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	105.2
	Stiffness	N/mm2	11800
	Radial shrinkage	%	4
	Tangential shrinkage	%	7

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

	Physical Properties at MC 12%
	Density	kg/m3	753
	Specific gravity	-	0.60
	Hardness	N	6170
	Bending Strength	N/mm2	106.9
	Stiffness	N/mm2	12500
	Radial shrinkage	%	5
	Tangential shrinkage	%	10

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