Meranti planks can be used in window and door joinery.

Name:

Shorea spp.

Origin:

Southeast Asia

Colour:

Typically, a dark reddish or purplish brown; commonly with white resin streaks present.

Grain:       

Grain can be straight or interlocked. With a coarse texture and low natural lustre.

Rot Resistance:

Reported as moderately-durable to non-durable in regard to decay resistance, but is susceptible to insect attack.

Typical Applications:

Plywood, interior furniture, general construction, concrete forms, veneer, and boatbuilding.

Density:

710 kg/m³ average

Workability:

Typically, easy to work, though any interlocked grain can present problems during planing, and Dark Red Meranti is reported to have very poor steam-bending properties. Some species may have a slight blunting effect on tools due to small levels of silica present in the wood. Glues, stains, and finishes well.