Red Balau Sawn Timber - RB

Red Balau Sawn Timber - details see: https://www.buildingsupplieshub.com/red-balau-sawn-timber-10098242

Type: Other Timber	Place of Origin: Malaysia	Brand Name: Red Balau	Model Number: RB
Hardness: Heavy hardwood	Density: 800 - 880 kg/m3	Color: Pink to light to deep red-brown	Texture: Moderately fine to slightly coarse and even

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Species: Red Balau
Grade: Standard & Better
Seasoning: Kiln-Dried, Preservative Treatment

Finishing: Sawn
Size: Cut to order

General description

The standard Malaysian name for the heavy, red to red-brown timbers of the genus Shorea. The timber is a heavy hardwood with a density of 800 - 880 kg/m3 air dry. The sapwood is pink, purple-brown or grey-brown and is fairly distinct from the heartwood, which is light to deep red-brown. Texture is moderately fine to slightly coarse and even, with deeply interlocked grain. The timber is strong. It is slightly difficult to difficult to saw and work, although planing is easy and the surface produced is smooth to slightly rough. Nailing property varies according to species. The timber is moderately durable and is resistant to treatment with preservatives.

Uses

The timber is suitable for heavy construction under cover, beams, posts, joists, heavy duty furniture, heavy duty flooring, door and window frames, railway sleepers (treated) and power transmission poles (treated).