timber species: merbau - timber supplies perthmerbau has a sapwood that is well defined and pale...
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MERBAUTimber Species:
DESCRIPTION:
Merbau has a sapwood that is well defined and pale yellow in colour. The heartwood is yellowish to orange-brown when fresh cut, weathering to brown or dark red brown. The grain is interlocked and the texture is coarse but even. Growth rings are distinct.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Cladding - Decking - Flooring - Staircases - Furniture - Joinery
APPLICATIONS:
08 9418 [email protected]
179 Barrington StreetAddress:
Bibra Lake WA 6365
Density (kg/m3 dry) 830
Modulus of rupture (MPa dry) 147
Modulus of elasticity (GPa dry) 18
Radial shrinkage 1.5%
Tangential shrinkage 2.5%
Susceptible to Lyctid borer Yes
Janka hardness rating 9
Stability Good
Durability Good
Machining Good
Resistance to split (nailing) Fair
Resistance to split (screwing) Good
Gluing Good
Growing region Asia Pacific