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Batu, Red Balau 1/2x6 Bevel Siding Clear Grade
Product Specifications: Batu, Red Balau Bevel Siding Clear Grade 1/2x6
- Species
- Batu, Red Balau
- Other Names
- Shorea guiso, Red Balau, Alan Batu, Selangan Batu, Mangaris, Membatu.
- Usage
- Bevel Siding
- Grade
- Select + Better
- Grain
- All Heart
- Condition
- KD
- Size
- 1/2x6
- Nominal Size
- 1" × 6"
- Net Size
- 0.5" × 5.375"
- Janka Hardness
- 2,100 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
- 18,400 psi
- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
- 2,560 ×1000 psi
- Density
- 850 kg/m³
- Tangential Shrinkage
- 8.8%
- Radial Shrinkage
- 6.3%
- Photosensitive
- Yes, Batu / Red Balau darkens on exposure to UV light
- Inventory
- 1/2x6 Bevel
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Batu, Red Balau Species Information
Meranti Batu / Red Balau resembles the rich classic look of Genuine Mahogany. Batu / Red Balau heartwood 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; the texture of Batu / Red Balau is moderately fine and grain is typically interlocked.
Learn more about Batu, Red Balau →Grading for Batu, Red Balau
Select & Better graded material will have a slightly wider color range than Clear. Select & Better will include the full natural color range of the particular specie. Select & Better allows tight knots, burls, and a very few small open defects. Select & Better includes all the natural Clear grade material and has "no prior selection", ie. the best pieces are included and not pulled out.
General Product Information
The Nova Batu product line is ideal for customers who want the classic look of Genuine Mahogany plus long-lasting durability and visual appeal with minimal maintenance efforts. Consisting of only a few select species found within the Shorea genus, Batu (also known as Red Balau, Membatu 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. Batu Decking is carefully kiln-dried and inspected before shipment by Nova's own 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 is available in lengths from 8' to 20' and comes in either yard-packed or pulled-to-length units.


