Bangkirai 5/4x6 Grooved Wood Decking | Yellow Balau 5/4x6 Hardwood

• Species of Wood: click for info about Bangkirai, Yellow Balau
• Photosensitivity: Moderate
• Density: 930 (KG/m3)
• Janka Hardness: 1,798 (pounds)
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR): 20,950 (psi)
• Modulus of Elasticity (MOE): 2,900 (1000 psi)
• Grade: Std + Btr
• Grain: All Heart
• Usage: S4S Grooved 2 Sides
• Condition: KD
• Weight per 1000 SF or BF: 3300 lb
• Size Description: 5/4x6 (25mm x 139mm)
• Nominal Size: 1.250 x 6.000
• Net Size: 0.984 x 5.472
• Other Names: Shorea laevis, Anggelam, Balau, Benuas, Kumus, Penepak

Bangkirai Highlights Beautiful Low-Maintenance Color Range Without Compromising Strength

Bangkirai, Yellow Balau Species Information

Bangkirai wood has a brownish yellow heartwood and a light brown sapwood. Its grain can be straight or interlocked, featuring a glossy and smooth texture. Bangkirai has great durability as well as great hardness, with Janka hardness rating of 1798. Bangkirai has long been used both for finer uses such as flooring, but for heavy duty uses as well, such as marine and heavy construction. A great all-rounder, Indonesian Bangkirai hardwood flooring is beautiful flooring choice.

Grading for Bangkirai, Yellow Balau 5/4x6 (25mm x 139mm) Std + Btr All Heart- S4S Grooved 2 Sides

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

Bangkirai, Yellow Balau is a naturally durable species that makes it perfect for almost any outdoor application you could think of. Interlocking grain provides a smooth, even texture, and ensures a long maintenance free service life. These properties make Bangkirai favorably comparable to other well-known species such as Ipe and Cumaru.