Species | Joist exotic species - Bukit |
Origin | Malaysia |
Dimensions (mm) | 90x90 |
Grade | Standard & better |
Moisture | KD max. 18% |
Profile | 4-sides smooth |
Dark Red Meranti is tropical timber used for exterior decking, but you can find it as cladding.
Dark Red Meranti has a dark reddish, or purplish-brown color appearance with white resin streaks typically present.
It is characterized by a uniform texture, which is slightly fluted. The grain of Dark Red Meranti has either straight or interlocked and, it has a coarse texture along with a low natural luster. The pore size of Dark Red Meranti has ranged from medium to large sizes.
Wood is tough and has a long durability thanks to its high density and the substances it contains. These oily substances can be washed away by rain during the first phase of exposure to weather conditions.
After drying, this wood is well shaped in shape, easy and clean to process, has an evenly smooth surface, and can be well surface treated.