Balau heartwood is one of the most durable timbers tested by the Malaysian Timber Council. Under extreme sunny and wet conditions, this fine and evenly textured wood can last up to 15.8 years. It is a popular decking choice and typically stained according to preference. That said, some find its natural yellow or grey-brown colour, which gradually weathers to dark brown, attractive as well.
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Dimensions (mm):
90 (W) x 20 (T) x 900–1,500 (L)
Price/sq ft.:
RM13.80 deck panels only
Origins:
Southeast Asia
Type:
Tropical hardwood
Colour:
Yellow to brown
Fungus & Pest Resistance:
High (heartwood)
Available Grades:
N/A
Odour:
No characteristic odour
Hardness:
Applications:
Outdoor decking, heavy-traffic flooring, marine construction, railway sleepers
Meet one of the top heavyweights in hardwood flooring. Its outstanding durability, weathering abilities, and termite resistance make it a sought-after solution for busy areas or outdoor decks. Brazilian Teak closely resembles Burmese Teak, but it is 3.6 times harder. Newly installed flooring is gold and red-brown, with darker planks sometimes showing bold striping. Over time, it deepens and mellows to a uniform brown.
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Dimensions (mm):
Price/sq ft.:
RM22.80 deck panels only
Origins:
South America
Type:
Tropical hardwood
Colour:
Golden brown to red brown
Fungus & Pest Resistance:
Excellent
Available Grades:
Select
Odour:
Mild vanilla-and-spice, mainly when worked
Hardness:
Applications:
Heavy-traffic flooring, outdoor decking
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Dimensions (mm):
90 (W) x 20 (T) x 900–1,500 (L)
Price/sq ft.:
RM16.80 decking panels only
Origins:
Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Type:
Tropical hardwood
Colour:
Yellow brown heartwood, darkens to purple brown or red brown
Fungus & Pest Resistance:
Excellent
Available Grades:
Select
Odour:
No characteristic odour
Hardness:
Applications:
Outdoor decking, heavy construction, railway sleepers
