Meranti
Botanical Name
Overview
British Larch is a naturally durable softwood grown in UK woodlands. It is a fairly fast-growing specie which can grow to up to 30m in height. It has a warm pink hue and is perfect for cladding applications.
Cladding, flooring and joinery
Certification
FSC
Origin
UK
Durability
Moderately durable
Moisture Content
Air dried to below 19%
Qualities
Live knots permissible up to 50mm (or 35% of the board width). May contain resin pockets
Storage Advice
Kiln dried material to be kept under cover, green can be kept outside
Density
550kg/m3