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Bengkirai - Structural

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Wood Hardness : Hard

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Found in Kalimantan (Borneo), Sumatra and parts of Sulawesi. It grows in tropical rainforests. 

Scientific Name
Shorea laevis

Density
Approximately 750-850 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content

Color
Yellowish-brown to light brown

Grain
Straight to slightly interlocked

Texture
Medium to coarse

Durability
Moderately durable; resistant to insects but may require treatment for outdoor use to enhance its resistance to decay

Workability
Can be challenging to work with due to its hardness; may require pre-drilling for nailing; takes stains and finishes well

Growth Time
Typically harvested between 20 to 25 years of growth


Bengkirai structural timber are a highly durable hardwood. This timber is strong and has a distinct appearance, featuring a medium to coarse texture with a natural sheen and an interlocked grain that is typically straight but can also be wavy. The heartwood varies from light yellow to brown, with paler sapwood. Thanks to their high density and natural resistance to decay, termites and fungi this timber widely used for heavy construction and structural support making it a versatile choice for various projects.

Found in Kalimantan (Borneo), Sumatra, and parts of Sulawesi. It grows in tropical rainforests. Use in flooring, decking, heavy construction, and outdoor applications.

Scientific Name ​: Shorea laevis
Density ​ ​​ ​ ​  ​: Approximately 750-850 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content
Color ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​: Yellowish-brown to light brown
Grain ​  ​ ​ ​ ​: Straight to slightly interlocked
Texture ​  ​ ​ ​​ ​​: Medium to coarse
Durability
Moderately durable; resistant to insects but may require treatment for outdoor use to enhance its resistance to decay

Workability ​  ​ ​​ ​ : Can be challenging to work with due to its hardness; may require pre-drilling for nailing; takes stains and finishes well
Growth Time  ​ ​​ ​ : Typically harvested between 20 to 25 years of growth

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