Batu Wood, Red Balau Hardwood Technical Species Information

Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Batu Wood, Red Balau Hardwood Lumber

Batu, Red Balau

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.

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Batu, Red Balau Wood Properties

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%
Botanical Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Tree: Batu / Red Balau trees are up to 80 meters tall
Distribution: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Other Names: Shorea guiso, Red Balau, Alan Batu, Selangan Batu, Mangaris, Membatu.

Batu, Red Balau Characteristics

Color

Russet red brown to medium brown

Texture

Medium to fine

Grain

Straight grain

Luster

Medium

Durability

Excellent. Nova offers a 25 year warranty on Meranti Batu against rot and decay in temperate climates.

Drying

Batu / Red Balau dries rapidly with little decay

Workability

One of the easiest to work relative to typical high density tropical decking hardwoods. Meranti Batu is much easier to install than Ipe or Cumaru.

Applications

Batu / Red Balau is idea for exterior decking, millwork, railing, porch flooring, siding, soffit, wainscotting.

Photosensitivity

Yes, Batu / Red Balau darkens on exposure to UV light

Batu / Red Balau hardwood has become one of the most popular exterior decking woods on the market today. Nova imports and distributes our Batu / Red Balau decking throughout the U.S. and Canada through a network of leading distributors and retailers. Nova's Batu / Red Balau is graded and inspected at the source by our own personnel ensuring that our material is of the highest quality.