Malaysian White Meranti

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.

Data sheet

Hardness	Moderately Hard
Common Name(s)	White Meranti, Lauan, Philippine Mahogany
Scientific Name	Shorea spp.
Tree Size	130-200 ft (40-60 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC)	.48, .59
Janka Hardness	1,050 lbf (4,670 N)
Modulus of Rupture	12,800 lbf/in2 (80.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus	1,485,000 lbf/in2 (10.24 GPa)
Crushing Strength	6,850 lbf/in2 (47.3 MPa)
Radial Shrinkage	3.3%
Tangential Shrinkage	6.9%
Volumetric Shrinkage	8.9%
T/R Ratio	2.1
Color/Appearance	Heartwood is a pale yellowish-orange when freshly cut, aging to a golden yellow-brown.
Grain/Texture	Has a coarse texture with medium to large pores. Grain is sometimes interlocked. Contains a high level of silica: over .5% of dried weight.
Rot Resistance	Varies between species, though usually reported as being non-durable in regard to decay resistance, and also susceptible to insect attack.
Workability	White Meranti is in and of itself easy to work, but it has a very severe blunting effect on tools due to its high silica content, so carbide-tipped cutters are recommended.
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 widely available worldwide. It should be moderately priced despite the fact that it is imported, though some specific species of White Meranti are reported to be endangered.
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, veneer, boatbuilding, interior furniture, and general construction lumber.
Comments	Sometimes referred to as Lauan, wood in the Shorea genus is very commonly used in southeast Asia, and there is an abundance of variety between the difference species: each with different working properties, appearances, and mechanical strength values.