Dark Red Meranti – PEFC Certified Sustainable Timber for Premium Woodworking
Dark Red Meranti is a PEFC-certified tropical hardwood valued for its rich color, ease of machining, and stable performance. Grown in Southeast Asian forests, it offers a fine to moderately coarse texture with an attractive interlocked grain. Its medium density and good workability make it a popular choice among woodworkers and manufacturers.
This species is available in custom sizes and can be supplied kiln-dried or untreated depending on your project requirements.
1. Common Uses & Industry Applications
Specification | Details |
Species Name | Dark Red Meranti |
Botanical Name | Shorea spp. |
Timber Type | Medium Hardwood |
Density (Air Dry) | 400–750 kg/m³ (avg. ~560 kg/m³) |
Durability | Low to Medium (suitable for interior use) |
Moisture Treatment | Available kiln-dried or untreated |
Certifications | PEFC Certified Sustainable Timber |
Common Applications | Furniture, Interior Joinery, Paneling |
Use Environment | Indoor |
Grain & Appearance | Interlocked grain, reddish-brown color |
Available Sizes | Custom sizes available (length, width, thickness) |