Type : Softwood
Durability : Non-Durable 5-10
Treatability : N/A
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Distribution
Occurs generally in hill and mountain forests with some species found in peat swamp forests.
General Description
Sapwood is not defined from the heartwood, which is buff with a pinkish tinge or golden brown. Grain is straight. Texture is very fine and even. Vessels are absent. Tracheids are in radial rows. Wood parenchyma is indistinct. Rays are uniseriate and narrow.
Physical properties
Air-Dry Density: 435 - 705 kg/m³
Shrinkage Radial: 2.0 %
Tangential: 4.5 %
Seasoning: Seasons well without serious degrade
Recommended Kiln Schedule: n.a.
Mechanical Properties
Test data currently not available.
Working Properties
Reported to be easy to work and produces a smooth surface.
Usage Images
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Joinery
Joinery
Joinery
Joinery
Joinery
Plywood
Plywood
Plywood
Plywood
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Partitioning
Decorative work
Decorative work
Decorative work
Decorative work
Decorative work
Furniture manufacture
Furniture manufacture
Furniture manufacture
Furniture manufacture
Furniture manufacture
Veneer and plywood
Veneer and plywood
Veneer and plywood