MERANTI LIGHT RED

Botanical names : Shorea parvifolia *, Shorea macroptera *, Shorea spp. * ( * sous-genre Rubroshorea (0,38

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	500
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 - Stable
Finishing :	Average (filling recommended)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	13620
Color :	Light red
Origin :	Asia

Products workable from this species :

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

1.2 Glued laminated timber

1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face

1.5 Plywood, inner layers

1.6 Sliced veneer

 
3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.5 Interior panelling and cladding

 
7 Miscellaneous uses

7.6 Packing and crating