Large Mouldings - Meranti
Botanical Name
Overview
Available Grades:-
Grade Tab – Unsorted/Sawfalling
Grade Character – Tight intergrown knots up to 40mm diameter are admissible. Sound spike knots no longer than half the width of the board are also acceptable. Resin and bark pockets are allowed up to 2cm2 surface area and 2 pieces per board. No insect attack is permissible, although 2 shakes in a width of 1mm in a length of 10% of the board.
Cladding, decking, flooring, window and door frames
Certification
FSC
Origin
Russia
Physical Structure
Hard, dense timber, colour of heartwood can change from yellowish, brown to pink
Durability
Moderately durable
Moisture Content
Kiln Dried 18 – 20%, green 30% +
Working Qualities
Despite its density and hardness it machines well and takes fixings
Storage Advice
Kiln dried material to be kept under cover, green can be kept outside
Wastage Allowance
10 – 15% length waste
Stability
Minimal movement with boards containing heartwood only
