FinishingNot very fine finish in polishing, color coating is recommended.
Wood descriptionColor of freshly cut heartwood is yellow, brown or brown with the reddish tinge. The color becomes darker after sawing. Grain is interlocked. Texture is fine and even .
Machining PropertiesModerate to cut with machines, nailing is poor, prebound required.
Other NamesSelangan Batu, Yellow Batu, Red Batu, M/Sal
FinishingNot very fine finish in polishing, color coating is recommended.
Other NamesSelangan Batu, Yellow Batu, Red Batu, M/Sal
SpeciesMalaysian Sal
Wood descriptionColor of freshly cut heartwood is yellow, brown or brown with the reddish tinge. The color becomes darker after sawing. Grain is interlocked. Texture is fine and even .
Machining PropertiesModerate to cut with machines, nailing is poor, prebound required.
Weight1250-1350 kg/m3
Common usesMost suitable for heavy construction, bridges, door and window frames, railway sleepers, beams, pillars, dock blocks, truck body, heavy platforms, loft construction, structure for ceiling and partition walls.
Drying & treatmentDrying speed is very slow. Kiln drying is not required. Treatment is very difficult.
Additional InformationEasy availability, very economical for general construction purposes.
Scientific NameShorea Borneensis
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