Timber iQ April - May 2018 // Issue: 37 | Page 60

CONTRIBUTORS- WOOD WORKS

Continued from page 56

WHY CHOOSE MALAYSIAN MERANTI

• Certified legal and is sustainable

• No additional chemical needed for protection against fungal infestation after proper kiln dried( KD) process

• Attractive appearance and easy to work with

• Available grades under Malaysian Grading Rules( MGR), 2009; select, standard, serviceable, utility and merchantable

A SOUND CHOICE

Malaysian meranti species has established a reputation for quality, making it much sought-after by discerning buyers. They are the recommended hardwoods for outdoor and indoor applications due to their durability, strength and attractive grains.

Timber species from the meranti group have been among the most important timber types exported into Europe for window and door construction for about 40 years. These wood types dominate the market, mainly due to their wide availability and good technical properties. Since the introduction of the European Timber Regulation

( EUTR), meranti is used increasingly and is set to remain a key timber export to Europe.

STUNNING SHOWCASE OF MALAYSIAN MERANTI

These projects are just a few of the many found in various parts of the world that prove that a discerning eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of Malaysian meranti timber’ s technical qualities as a building material, could result in breathtaking functional structures that become icons in themselves. Whatever the design script is, Malaysian timbers such as dark red meranti or red meranti help dramatise and liven up any property’ s outlook.

VICEROY MALDIVES Viceroy Maldives is a haven of unspoiled nature dotted with palm trees and pristine sand encircling a blue lagoon. The design of the villas is an interpretation of the hull of an inverted Maldivian dhoni – a traditional fishing boat. An interesting mix of Malaysian timbers including meranti was used for different parts of the resort’ s structure and interiors ranging from roof trusses, ceilings, flooring, doors and windows.

TYPES OF DARK RED MERANTI

Meranti bukit( Shorea platyclados)

Meranti nemesu( Shorea pauciflora)

Meranti seraya( Shorea curtisii)

Colour: deep red brown Colour: deep red Colour: medium red Common application: decking / joinery Common application: staircases Common application: windows

Colour: smooth pink Common application: doors

Colour: soft red Common application: interior furnishing

Density at 15 % moisture content: Density at 15 % moisture content: 420 to 500kg / m 3 400 to 460kg / m 3

ATTRIBUTES Properties Durability Uses

• Average overall strength and hardness

• Good nailing and gluing properties

• Easy to apply finishing

• Little movement in performance

• Easy to work with hand tools and machines

• Reported as relatively-durable in regard to decay resistance and insect attacks

• Treatments will be required for specific applications and usages such as being in contact with the ground or in exposed conditions

• Veneer and plywood

• Joinery

• Doors

• Flooring

• Window frames and sills

• Furniture and cabinet work

• Mouldings

• Decking

• Panelling

• Partitioning and skirtings

• High-class interior finishings

• Naval construction

• General construction work

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