Balau

General Description

Yellow Balau is stocked as an exterior 'decking' profile. This is a Malaysian hardwood with natural durability and will gradually weather to a silver-grey colour. Size is 28mm x 145mm profiled with small 'ripple' grooves on one face and deeper grooves on the reverse, allowing a choice of which side faces up.

Working Properties

  • Machines well

Physical Properties

  • Excellent overall strength
  • Excellent weather resistance

Durability

  • Little tendency to warp or twist
  • 20 - 30 years life span

Main Uses

  • Heavy duty outdoor furniture
  • Flooring
  • Construction