Meranti
Botanical Name
Overview
Select & better. Colour is red to dark brown, planed surfaces fairly lustrous in appearance with surface being course. No knots, limited pin hole.
General joinery, furniture, plywood and cladding
Certification
MTCC or similar accreditation
Origin
South East Asia
Physical Structure
It has superior bending, flexibility and crushing strength than that of European Oak, although it is not as hard
Durability
Moderately durable
Drying
12-14% Kiln Dried
Working Qualities
Works well with a smooth finish when machined, takes a stain or coating well.
Storage Advice
Product needs to be kept undercover
