MERANTI DARK RED

Botanical names : Shorea pauciflora *, Shorea curtisii *, Shorea spp. * ( * sous-genre Rubroshorea (0,56

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) :	680
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 :	Stable
Finishing :	Average (filling recommended)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) :	13020
Color :	Dark red
Origin :	Asia

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

1.2 Glued laminated timber

1.3 Finger joints

1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face

1.5 Plywood, inner layers

1.6 Sliced veneer

2 Exterior joinery (building facade)

2.1 Cladding and outer coating

2.2 Windows and doors

2.4 Shutters and closures

 
3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.5 Interior panelling and cladding

3.6 Layout and furnishings

3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking

 
5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

 
6 Shipbuilding

6.1 Boat decks and planking