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Meranti
There are three Shorea species in the forest close to our sawmills and they are: Shorea talura (White meranti); Shorea obtusa (Red balau) and Shorea siamensis.
Properties(White meranti): Cross section of log yellow white and wood surface usually reddish.Fresh face yellow white changing to brown in 30 minutes. bark:Similar to other Meranti species,and usually inner bark left on surface partially. wood:Heartwood not distinct.Wood pale yellow white. weight:A.D.0.54~0.91. grain:Interlocked. texture:Somewhat coarse.
Uses: Plywood,general construction,furniture,fittings,and used particulary for its pale color.
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