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CHENGAL
Colour |
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Light yellow brown with distinct greenish tinge to dark purple brown or rust red |
Classification |
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Malaysia Heavy Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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915 to 980 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Very durable & anti-termite property |
Uses |
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Marine construction , heavy construction , bridge , boat construction , heavy duty flooring , lorry & truck bodyworks |
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RESAK
Colour |
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Pale yellow to deep red-brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Heavy Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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655 to 1,155 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Very durable |
Uses |
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Heavy construction , posts , beams , piling, bridge , mining timber , boat construction , heavy duty flooring, door & window frame , rail way sleeper |
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BALAU
Colour |
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Yellow -brown or brown with reddish tinge weathering ultimately to a deeper shade of brown or reddish dark brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Heavy Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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850 to 1,155 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Very durable |
Uses |
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Heavy construction , posts , beams , piling, bridge , framework of boat, heavy duty flooring , door & window frame, Lorry & truck bodywork , heavy duty furniture |
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INDOOR |
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TEAK
Colour |
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Dark brown /golden yellow to pale yellowish |
Classification |
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Tropical Light Hardwood, sources from Burma |
Density |
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520 to 875 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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King of the wood (Indoor) , very durable with respect to decay fungsi & anti-termite property. |
Uses |
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Marine construction , heavy construction , bridge , boat construction , heavy duty flooring , lorry & truck bodyworks |
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MERBAU
Colour |
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Light yellowish to dark brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Heavy Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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515 to 1,040 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Stable & termite free (with sulphur deposited). |
Uses |
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Interior finishing , paneling , strip & flooring , cabinet making , door & window frame , furniture & veneer |
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AMERICAN WHITE OAK
Colour |
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Ranging from pale yellow-brown to pale brown, sometimes with a pinkish tint. |
Classification |
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Hardwood , source from Canada , USA |
Density |
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770 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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The wood has good steam-bending properties , and is reasonably durable for exterior use. |
Uses |
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Building construction, interior joinery, furniture, flooring, plywood, veneer |
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KEMPAS
Colour |
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Yellow or pinkish to orange-red or deep brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Medium Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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770 to 1,120 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Moderately durable. |
Uses |
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Heavy construction, railway sleeper, beam , joists , bridge, piling & strip flooring |
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NYATOH
Colour |
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Deep pink-red or red-brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Light Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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400 to 1,075 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Moderately durable |
Uses |
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Popularly used for furniture , high class decorative interior furnishing , cabinet-making, paneling , partitioning , boat, decking , veneer , plywood & pallets |
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MERANTI
Colour |
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Light pink to light red or light brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Light Tropical Hardwood |
Density |
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385 - 755 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Moderately durable |
Uses |
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Suitable for decorative work, superior joinery, utility furniture , interior fitting, paneling , ceilings, show case , veneer & plywood |
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KEMBANG SEMANGKUK
Colour |
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Yellow-brown, light buff or light brown |
Classification |
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Malaysia Light Hardwood |
Density |
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515 - 755 Kg/M3 |
Nature |
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Moderately durable |
Uses |
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Manufacture of decorative plywood, interior finishing timber, furniture, panelling, partitioning and manufacture of match splints |
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