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Asia
Meranti
Tree Data The mature trees are reported to be usually tall, with long, clear and straight trunks. They reach heights of 150 to 200 feet (45 to 60 m) and are often 36 to 72 inches (90 to 180 cm) in diameter.
Sapwood Color
The sapwood is of the same color as the heartwood, but is lighter and usually has a grayish tinge.
Heartwood Color The heartwood varies from pale pink to dark red.
Grain The grain is typically interlocked. Texture The wood has a coarse texture.
Luster The surface of the timber is reported to be slightly lustrous to lustrous.
Odor The wood has no characteristic odor or taste.
Movement in Service Seasoned wood is reported to be dimensionally stable, and holds its shape well in service.
Natural Durability The natural durability of the heartwood is reported to vary from poor to moderate. The sapwood is susceptible to attack by powder-post beetle. Resistance to Impregnation The heartwood is reported to be resistant to very resistant to preservative treatment. The sapwood is fairly permeable.
Resin Content The wood usually contains resin streaks and oil.
Azur Trading is a registered company in Greece active in the import/export & trading of all kinds of Tropical & Exotic Hardwoods (from South-East Asia, West Africa and South-America).