All About European Oak and Rosewood European Oak Wood: Features, Pros, and Maintenance European Oak is a high-grade hardwood known for its durability, elegant grain patterns, and adaptability. Originating from oak trees in Europe, this wood has become a favorite for both functional and decorative woodworking projects due to its light to medium…
Yellow Meranti Yellow Meranti Wood: Versatile for General Construction and Utility Introduction Yellow Meranti wood, sourced from the Richetia group of Shorea species, is widely used across Malaysia. Known for its light color, moderate durability, and ease of working, this wood goes by various local names, including damar hitam and meranti in Peninsular Malaysia…
Tembusu Tembusu Wood: A Durable Solution for Heavy-Duty Construction Introduction Tembusu is the Standard Malaysian Name for the heavy, durable wood derived from Fagraea spp. Known for its golden to orange-brown color and exceptional strength, tembusu wood is ideal for a variety of heavy-duty applications. Widely found across Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, tembusu is…
Sentang Wood: A Versatile and Durable Choice Introduction Sentang, known by its scientific name Azadirachta excelsa, is a light hardwood species native to Malaysia. It features a pale straw-colored sapwood with a moderately defined reddish-brown heartwood. Sentang’s versatility, moderate density, and ease of workability make it an ideal choice for a wide range of…
Resak Wood: Properties and Applications Introduction Resak wood is sourced from Cotylelobium spp. and Vatica spp. and is commonly known as resak in Malaysia. The heartwood varies from pale yellow to deep red-brown, with species-specific grain patterns. Resak is known for its strength, durability, and versatility in heavy-duty applications. Key Characteristics Density: A Heavy…
Podo Wood: Characteristics and Applications Introduction Podo wood comes from species such as Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Nageia spp., and Podocarpus spp. It is known by various names across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, such as podo, jati bukit, rempayan, and kayu china. The wood’s heartwood has a light yellow to golden-brown hue with a greenish tinge, making…
Penyau Wood: The Ultimate Choice for Durability and Strength Introduction Penyau, the Standard Malaysian Name and ASEAN Standard Name for Upuna borneensis (family Dipterocarpaceae), is a renowned wood species known for its resilience and strength. In Malaysia, it is commonly referred to as “penyau,” while in Indonesia, it’s known as balau penyau or penyau tanduk.…
Merbatu Wood: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction Merbatu is the Standard Malaysian Name and the ASEAN Standard Name for the wood of various species including Atuna spp., Kostermanthus spp., Licania spp., Maranthes corymbosa, and Parinari spp. (Chrysobalanaceae). The trees are also known by several other vernacular names such as kemalau (Peninsular Malaysia), kukut (Sarawak), mentelor (Peninsular…