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Characteristics of Timber from Pakistan, India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia

Types of Timber and Wood Characteristics

Teak

- Hardwood
- Native of Burma (Thailand/Indonesia)
- Heartwood is golden brown often streaked with black and is very durable
- Sapwood is a yellow/whitish in color
- It has a coarse texture
- It doesn't have distinctive growth rings
- Very hard timber
Uses - major use (boat fitting) as it has a low shrinkage factor. Paneling, high-class furniture, outdoor furniture, vats, laboratory benches

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Padauk

- Hardwood
- Rich red color timber
- Native of Burma
- Coarse grain with dark streaks
Uses - paneling, veneers, decorative interior joinery

Kerving

- Hardwood
- Native to Malaysia
- Light red / red brown color

Vitex

- Hardwood
- Native to Solomon Islands
- Creamy gray timber color

Balau

- Hardwood
- Large tropical forest tree
- Native to West Malaysia / Sabah / Sarawak
- Heartwood is either yellow brown, brown or brown with a reddish tinge and is very durable
- Sapwood is a light yellow
- Fairly plain grain, some striping occurs
- It is difficult to work
- It is a hard timber (physically)
Uses - decking, fascia, marine applications, outdoor furniture, exposed structural timber or boarding

Taun

- Hardwood
- Native to Papua New Guinea
- Red brown timber color

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