Batu / Red Balau

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• Density: 850 (KG/m3)
• Janka Hardness: 2,100 (pounds)
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR): 18,400 (psi)
• Modulus of Elasticity (MOE): 2,560 (1000 psi)
• Grade: Std + Btr
• Grain: All Heart
• Usage: Edge + Center Bead Ceiling
• Condition: KD
• Weight per 1000 SF or BF: 3000 lb
• Size Description: 1x4 (14.2mm x 82.5mm)
• Nominal Size: 1.000 x 4.000
• Net Size: 0.559 x 3.248
• Unit of Sale: 0 BF per None
• Other Names: Shorea spp sorted for density and color, Membatu, Red Balau, Alan Batu, Selangan Batu, Mangaris

Specie Description
Batu closely resembles the rich classic look of Mahogany. Heartwood is ranges from a medium red to a deep red / brown and often has resin canals with white contents in concentric lines on end surfaces produce a warm and visually striking effect; Texture is moderately fine and grain is typically interlocked.

Grading
Std & Btr grade material is color matched in most species of wood. This is the highest grade available in our Southeast Asian decking items. No open defects are allowed on at least one face. Small tight knots, occasional pin holes, and other small non-structural defects are allowed on the back side and edges. The material is all heartwood, allowing an occasional sliver of sapwood on one face and one edge.

General Product Information
The Nova Batu product line is ideal for customers who want the rich classic look of Mahogany plus long-lasting durability and visual appeal from their decks with minimal maintenance efforts. Consisting of only a few select species found within the Shorea genus, Batu (also known as Membatu, Red Balau and Mangaris) is known for its hardness, beauty and natural durability. Adding to the product's appeal is the fact that Nova Batu is carefully selected to achieve a nearly blemish free decking with excellent color consistency, superior strength and natural durability. In order to assure customer satisfaction, Nova Batu Decking is carefully kiln-dried and inspected before shipment by Nova's Indonesian staff at the source. Professional builders and do-it-yourselfers alike will enjoy working with Nova Batu Decking because of its high quality and consistency. Nova Batu Decking is available in 1x4,1x6, 5/4x4, 5/4x6, 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, and 4x4 sizes and can also be supplied in handrail, 1x4 and 5/4x4 T&G porch flooring plus trim boards from 1x8 through to 2x12. Nova Batu offers lengths from 8' to 20' and comes both yard-packed and pulled-to-length.