Wood Species Our Wood Species Guide will help you navigate the world through the eyes of the forest and assist you in choosing the best species for your project.
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Burmese Teak
This hardwood species has a warm golden-brown color with darker brown streaks, giving it a rich, elegant appearance. Its tight, straight grain and natural oil content make it highly durable and resistant to rot, decay, and pests, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Origin Myanmar Density (kg/M3) 650 - 750 Hardness (lbf) 1150 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 100 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 12500 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Laos Teak
This hardwood species has a warm, reddish-brown color with a fine, even texture and straight, slightly wavy grain. It has a high natural oil content, which makes it resistant to rot, decay, and pests.
Origin Laos Density (kg/M3) 650 - 750 Hardness (lbf) 1150 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 100 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 12500 Pest Resistance Excellent -
African Teak
This hardwood species is a plantation-grown teak wood species( tectona grandis) from Africa. It has a warm golden-brown color with a unique and beautiful grain pattern that adds character to any space. African Teak is known for its durability and stability, making it a popular choice for indoor flooring. It has natural oils that make it resistant to decay, insects, and weathering, making it an excellent option for long-term use.
Origin Africa Density (kg/M3) 550 - 650 Hardness (lbf) 1050 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 90 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 11000 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Tropical Teak
This wood species has a deep golden-brown color with dark brown streaks that deepen over time. It has a medium texture and a straight, uniform grain that give it a clean, elegant look. It's also highly durable and resistant to decay, making it a popular choice for flooring.
Origin Maritime SEA Density (kg/M3) 650 - 850 Hardness (lbf) 2000 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 80 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 12400 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Golden Wood
This wood species has a light yellow to golden-brown color with a straight, uniform grain and fine texture. It has a natural resistance to decay and is relatively durable, making it a popular choice for furniture, flooring, and decorative panels.
Origin Maritime SEA Density (kg/M3) 550 - 750 Hardness (lbf) 1200 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 110 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 13500 Pest Resistance High -
Merbau
This wood species has a reddish-brown color with yellow highlights and dark brown streaks. Its interlocking grain pattern and coarse texture give it a unique, exotic look. It's also highly durable and resistant to rot, decay, and pests, making it a popular choice for indoor flooring and outdoor decking.
Origin Maritime SEA Density (kg/M3) 700 - 900 Hardness (lbf) 1900 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 115 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 15500 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Tropical Walnut
This wood species is a natural wood with a stunning walnut color tone and unique grain pattern, achieved through a high-tech heat modification process. This process not only enhances the wood's natural beauty, but also increases its stability and durability. The result is a high-quality and long-lasting wood species that will make any project stand out.
Origin Maritime SEA Density (kg/M3) 600 - 800 Hardness (lbf) 1200 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 100 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 12500 Pest Resistance High -
Burmese Walnut
This wood species is a beautiful dark brown wood with visible grain patterns that add character to any space. It is a durable hardwood that is resistant to decay and insect attack.
Origin Myanmar Density (kg/M3) 850 Hardness (lbf) 1800 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 105 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 13000 Pest Resistance High -
Karai Batu
This wood species is a beautiful hardwood with a white colour tone that makes it perfect for creating a clean, modern look. Its tight and straight grain pattern gives it a uniform appearance that is both elegant and sophisticated. Karai Batu is a great choice for flooring and furniture as its natural beauty can easily complement any design style.
Origin Maritime SEA Density (kg/M3) 750 - 850 Hardness (lbf) 1400 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 80 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 13500 Pest Resistance High -
White Oak
This wood speices is a light-colored wood with a straight grain pattern and distinctive rays that create a beautiful, consistent look.
Origin America Density (kg/M3) 750 Hardness (lbf) 1350 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 105 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 13500 Pest Resistance Medium -
Belian
Belian wood, also known as Borneo Ironwood, is known for its beautiful dark brown to almost black color tone, unique wood grain, and extreme durability. This wood species is incredibly stable, making it an ideal choice for outdoor applications such as decking, bridges, and walkways. Belian wood is also resistant to termites and decay, making it a low-maintenance option for those seeking a long-lasting wood solution.
Origin Maritime SEA Density (kg/M3) 850 - 1150 Hardness (lbf) 3000 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 175 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 18000 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Chengal
Chengal wood is a popular choice for outdoor applications due to its natural resistance to decay and termites. The wood has a beautiful golden to reddish-brown color tone and straight, fine wood grain that gives it a sleek and modern look. Chengal wood is also incredibly durable and stable, making it an excellent choice for decking, outdoor furniture, and even boat building.
Origin Malaysia Density (kg/M3) 900 - 950 Hardness (lbf) 2100 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 150 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 19500 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Giam
Giam wood, is a hardwood species native to Southeast Asia. The wood has a yellowish to -brown color tone and a straight to interlocked wood grain that gives it a unique appearance. Giam wood is known for its durability and strength, making it an excellent choice for outdoor applications such as decking, bridges, and flooring. This wood species is also resistant to termites and decay, making it a popular choice for those seeking a long-lasting wood solution.
Origin Malaysia Density (kg/M3) 850 - 1200 Hardness (lbf) 2200 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 120 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 16500 Pest Resistance Excellent -
Nyatoh
This wood species has a light pink to reddish-brown color with a straight, uniform grain and fine texture, making it a popular choice for furniture, flooring, and decorative panels.
Origin Malaysia Density (kg/M3) 400 - 900 Hardness (lbf) 1100 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 100 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 15000 Pest Resistance Medium -
Pine
Pine is a light-colored wood with a prominent grain pattern that creates a warm and inviting look. It is soft and easy to work with, making it a popular choice for furniture and decorative applications.
Origin Northern Europe Density (kg/M3) 400 - 650 Hardness (lbf) 700 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 80 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 10000 Pest Resistance Medium -
Indonesia Teak
This hard wood species has a warm, reddish - brown color with a fine, even texture and straight, slightly wavy grain. It has a high natural oil content, which makes it resistant to rot, decay, and pests.
Origin Indonesia Density (kg/M3) 600 - 700 Hardness (lbf) 1100 Bending Strngth (N/mm2) 100 Mod of Elasticity ( N/mm2) 11500 Pest Resistance Excellent
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