A durable type of hardwood used for general construction, including internal and external finishing material, external joinery (door & window sills).
Common Uses
General Outdoor Construction, External Decking, Sturdy Outdoor Furniture, Flooring & Staircases.
A type of medium hardwood, moderately durable, and can be easily treated with preservatives.
Common Uses
General Construction, Framework for Boats, Flooring, Pallets, Chemical Processing Equipment, Ship Building (Keels, Keelsons, Framework), Railroad Crossties (If Treated), Truck Floors
A type of wood of world-wide commercial importance. As veneer, much of it becomes plywood, plywood paneling, cabinets. In lumber form, meranti is worked into light structural framing, moldings, trim & low-cost furniture. Meranti has little durability for outdoor projects.
Common Uses
Veneer & Plywood, Joinery, Flooring, Furniture, Cabinet Work, General Construction & Boat Building
A light hardwood that shows great durability when treated with appropriate preservatives. Popular timber for Furniture & Solid Door; Decorative Works & Interior Finishing.
Common Uses
Panelling, Mouldings, Partitioning, Joinery, Flooring, Decking, Staircase, Beams, Door & Window Frames & Sills (internal use only), vehicle bodies (planking), ship and boat building (keels, keelsons, framework and general planking), railway sleepers and tool handles (impact).