Dark Red Meranti | Lauan Wood
Masgro India: Suppliers of super dark red Meranti wood, available in all shapes and sizes at wholesale price.
Data sheet
| Hardness | Moderately Hard |
| Common Name(s) | Dark Red Meranti, Lauan, Philippine Mahogany |
| Scientific Name | Shorea spp. |
| Tree Size | 65-130 ft (20-40 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter |
| Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC) | .55, .68 |
| Janka Hardness | 800 lbf (3,570 N) |
| Modulus of Rupture | 12,710 lbf/in2 (87.7 MPa) |
| Elastic Modulus | 1,743,000 lbf/in2 (12.02 GPa) |
| Crushing Strength | 7,070 lbf/in2 (48.8 MPa) |
| Radial Shrinkage | 3.9% |
| Tangential Shrinkage | 7.8% |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | 12.5% |
| T/R Ratio | 2.0 |
| Color/Appearance | Typically a dark reddish or purplish brown; commonly with white resin streaks present. |
| Grain/Texture | Grain can be straight or interlocked. With a coarse texture and low natural luster. |
| Endgrain | Diffuse-porous; large to very large pores in no specific arrangement, few to very few; solitary and radial multiples of 2-3; tyloses occasionally present |
| Rot Resistance | Reported as moderately-durable to non-durable in regard to decay resistance, but is susceptible to insect attack. |
| Workability | Typically easy to work, though any interlocked grain can present problems during planing, and Dark Red Meranti is reported to have very poor steam-bending properties. |
| Odor | No characteristic odor. |
| Allergies/Toxicity | Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Meranti in the Shorea genus has been reported to cause eye, throat, and skin irritation. |
| Pricing/Availability | Meranti is widely harvested and available worldwide. It should be moderately priced despite the fact that it is imported. |
| Sustainability | The majority of Shorea species are listed as being critically endangered due to a population reduction of over 80% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation. |
| Common Uses | Plywood, interior furniture, hardwood flooring, general construction, concrete forms, veneer, and boatbuilding. |
| Comments | Dark Red Meranti is sometimes referred to as Red Lauan, wood in the Shorea genus is very commonly used in southeast Asia, and there is an abundance of variety between the difference species. |
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Elegance of the Malaysian Meranti Wood, which we offer, is acclaimed by the clients all over the world. Giving a magnificent blend of beauty, strength and durability, this Malaysian Meranti Wood is priced at competitive rates. The natural appearance as well as the complex designs makes this Malaysian Meranti Wood the best for interiors.