Furniture Raw Material

Maranti Wood

Description :

In the Philippines, as well as elsewhere in their range, Shorea trees might be called red or white lauan, tangile, almon, as well as the descriptive "dark-red meranti" or "light-red meranti." But it is meranti (Shorea spp.) that makes up the greatest proportion of timber that's sold as Philippine mahogany. Meranti traditionally grows in well-drained soils at low altitudes. In ideal conditions, a meranti tree can reach a 200' height and a trunk diameter of 6'. A lumberman's dream, it will also be branch free for 90'. The bases of some trees feature the vane like supports called buttresses. Light-red and dark-red meranti produce medium-to-coarse textured wood that ranges in colour from pale pink to brown and reddish-brown.



Colour/Appearance:

Colour can be highly variable depending upon the species: ranging from a pale straw colour, to a darker reddish brown.

Grain/Texture:

Has a coarse texture with medium to large pores. Grain is sometimes interlocked.

Rot Resistance:

Reported as moderately durable in regard to decay resistance.

Workability:

Typically easy to work, due to its low density. Though some rough or ragged surfaces may be left while sanding, and it may be necessary to sand up to a finer grit to obtain a satisfactory finish. Some may have a slight blunting effect on tools due to small levels of silica present in the wood. Glues, stains, and finishes well.

Odor:

No characteristic odor.

Sustainability:

Meranti is not listed in the CITES Appendices.

Common Uses:

Plywood, interior furniture, general construction, concrete forms, as well as a number of other general utility purposes.




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