MERANTI
Meranti woods are among the most used timbers of South Asia. They resemble each other in structure, but differ considerably in color, strength and sometimes processing characteristics.
Description
| Botanical name: | Shorea assamica |
| Overall character: | Very evenly structured and generally porous moderately heavy wood with a slightly tinted core. This wood is similar to timbers from the White Seraya and Yellow Meranti groups. |
| Color and structure: | Fresh sapwood is yellow-white and 4 to 6 cm wide. The heartwood is yellowish to white and only slightly different from the fresh sapwood. It develops a pale yellow to yellow-brown color once it dries and has a demi-matte finish. There is no harsh contrast between the splint and the heartwood. |
| Characteristics/features: | The strength properties of white Meranti resemble tropical hardwoods of the same weight, e.g. African woods such as Framire and Limba. |
| Areas of use: | White Meranti is suitable for the production of peeled, specially hauled decks and sliced veneers. |
| Sources: | https://www.holzvomfach.de |