Keruing battens ideal support for roofing or cladding fixtures.

Found in Kalimantan (Borneo), Sumatra, and parts of Sulawesi. It grows in lowland tropical rainforests.Used in heavy-duty construction, flooring, outdoor furniture, railway sleepers, boat building, and structural work.

Scientific Name​ ​: Dipterocarpus spp.
Density ​ ​ ​​: Approximately 720-880 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content
Color ​ ​ ​​​: Reddish-brown to dark brown
Grain ​ ​ ​ ​​: Straight to slightly interlocked
Texture ​ ​ ​​: Coarse
Durability ​ ​​ ​ ​: Moderately durable; resistant to insects and pests, but may require treatment for enhanced decay resistance in
​ ​ ​ ​  outdoor applications
Workability ​ ​: Can be challenging to work with due to its density; may require pre-drilling for nailing and can dull cutting
​ ​ ​ ​  tools; takes stains and finishes well with appropriate ​techniques
Growth Time ​​: Typically harvested between 20 to 30 years of growth for commercial use

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