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ATTRIBUTES OF MERANTI PROPERTIES • • • • • Average overall strength and hardness Good nailing and gluing properties Easy to apply finish Little movement in performance Easy to work with hand tools and machines DURABILITY • Treatments will be required for specific applications and usages such as being in contact with the ground or in exposed conditions Sustainably produced tropical hardwoods like the Malaysian Meranti will be the pre- ferred material not only for technical and aes- thetic reasons, but for ecological reasons too. The Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) has been developed specifi- cally to ensure that Malaysia is able to supply products that are sourced from sustainably managed forests. The MTCS became the first tropical timber certification scheme in the Asia Pacific region to be endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). MERANTI IS A WOOD OF WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL IMPORTANCE. MALAYSIAN MERANTI HAS BECOME ESTABLISHED AS ONE OF THE LEADING SPECIES AMONGST IMPORTED TROPICAL WOODS. A SOUND CHOICE USES • Veneer and plywood • Joinery • Doors • Flooring • Window frames and sills • Furniture and cabinet work • Mouldings • Decking • Paneling • Partitioning and skirting • High class interior finishing • Naval construction • General construction work Malaysian Meranti species have established a reputation for quality, making them much sought-after by discerning buyers. They are the recommended hardwood for outdoor and indoor applications due to their dura- bility, strength and attractive grains. Timber species from the Meranti group have been among the most important tim- ber types exported to Europe and North America for windows and doors construc- tion for 40 years. These wood types domi- nate the market, mainly due to their wide availability and good technical properties. CONTINUED ON PAGE 42 Wood Brokerage International www.woodbrokerage.com Helping customers improve their business through superior products, sourcing, and value. GLOBAL SOURCING EXPERTS FOR ALL YOUR HARDWOOD PLYWOOD, DECKING, LUMBER, AND MOULDING NEEDS FSC ® C103398 3 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 125 • Lake Oswego, OR. 97035 • PH 503.906.2501 • FX 503-906-2520 INTERNATIONAL WOOD 41

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