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.
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