Bangkirai ( yellow Balau )

Yellow-brown with a reddish tinge weathering ultimately to a deeper shade of a reddish dark brown.

The growth area of Bangkirai is located principally in South East Asia. Our Bangkirai comes mainly from Kalimantan and Sumatra. It is an extremely durable type of timber (class I – II) and accordingly very resistant to moulds and insect damage. It is an excellent building material for hydraulic structures, bridge decking, platforms, fencing, garden furniture, etc. Furthermore, Bangkirai does not tend to warp and can thus be used under all weather conditions.

Characteristics

Superior value

Superior value when compared to similar clear grade species and composites. Bangkirai is a great cost effective way to go compared with other hardwoods on the market!

Durability

Extremely durable! Very suitable for all forms of heavy construction, bridges, wharves, flooring, heavy-duty furniture and decking.

Resistant to abrasion, wear and dents.

Very resistant to decay, insects and fungal attack, even in tropical environments.

Naturally fire resistant.

Ease of maintenance

Easy to maintain! If finishing we recommend penetrating oil finishes or leave natural to weather silver gray patina.

Sustainably managed

Sourced from countries that are leaders in ecological, suistained forestry practices .

Some technical data

Botanical name	Shorea spec. div.
Quality	Standard and Better, according to Malaysian Grading Rules
Mass	approx. 900 kg/m3 at 15% moisture content
Substances contained	The timber contains resin and calcium ducts
Mould and insects	minimal
Durability class	I – II
Working	with carbide tipped tools

The various batches of timber are checked according to specified standards during the cutting of the trunks, planing and packaging. This is necessary since 90% of our supply consists of finished products such as: planed on 4 sides, poles, bridge decking, garden screens, garden paving, etc.