BALAU RED

Botanical names : Shorea guiso*, Shorea kunstleri*, Shorea spp. * (*sous-genre Rubroshorea (0,78

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	870
Class of resistance to fungi :	Class 4 - poorly durable
Resistance to marin borer :	No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Stability :	Moderately stable
Finishing :	Average (filling recommended)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	16670
Color :	Red brown
Origin :	Asia

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

 

2 Exterior joinery (building facade)

2.2 Windows and doors

 

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.6 Layout and furnishings

 

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

 

6 Shipbuilding

6.2 Boat and yacht layouts

 

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.1 Cooperage and vat making

7.4 Musical instruments

7.6 Packing and crating