merbau wood
Common Name: Merbau
Scientific/ Botanical name: Intsia spp Distribution: Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, and Australia Average Dried Weight/ Air-Dry Density: 515-1040 kg/m3 Classification: Heavy Hardwood Colour/Appearance: When freshly cut, the colour is yellowish-orange-brown, the colour will darkens by itself once being exposed for a period of time. Texture: Coarse but even, interlocked grain (don't understand what is interlocked grain? See Grain Direction) Rot resistance: Very durable, resist both rotting and termites attack. Uses: 1. Flooring 2. Decorative work 3. Interior Finishing 4. Panelling 5. Joinery 6. Door/ Window Frames 7. Furnitures |
Example of Merbau
Typical painted Merbau flooring
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