Red Meranti
From pale straw color, to a darker reddish brown, Meranti is
available in a variety of hues. It is found in abundance in rainforests
of Malaysia.
- It has a coarse texture with medium to large pores. Grain is
sometimes interlocked. Reported as moderately durable in regard to decay resistance.
- Rot Resistance : Reported as moderately-durable to nondurable in regard to decay resistance, but is susceptible to
insect attack.
- Workability : Typically easy to work, though any interlocked
grain can present problems during planing, and Dark Red
Meranti is reported to have very poor steam-bending
properties. Some species may have a slight blunting effect on
tools due to small levels of silica present in the wood. Glues,
stains, and finishes well.
- Sustainability : Meranti is not listed in the CITES Appendices,
but many species in the Shorea genus are on the IUCN Red
List. The majority of Shorea species are listed as being
critically endangered due to a population reduction of over
80% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its
natural range, and exploitation. Sustainable/certified sources
of Meranti are also available
Common uses
Interior furniture, general construction, concrete forms, other
general utility purposes.
Teak Wood
Found in abundance in most of the world’s tropical rainforests, teak
is a valued timber source for its durability and water resistance. A
slight change in heartwood color and grain texture is noted in teak
harvested from different forests around the world. But uses remain
almost the same.
Preferred Origins
a. Burma
b. Africa
c. Latin America
Salient Features
- Heartwood tends to be medium or light brown, with color
darkening with age.
- Teak has a coarse texture with medium-sized open pores. The
grain tends to be straight, though it can occasionally be wavy
or interlocked.
- Rot Resistance: Teak has been considered by many to be the
gold standard for decay resistance, and its heartwood is rated
as very durable. It is also resistant to termites.
- Workability: Easy to work in nearly all regards. It glues and
finishes well. It has leather-like scent when freshly milled.
- Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES
Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common uses
Ship and boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture,
carving, turnings, and other small wood projects.
European Steam Beech
Beech is an important and widely-used hardwood in Europe,
recently introduced in Indian Market. Its hardness, wear-resistance,
strength, and excellent bending capabilities coupled with its low
price make this hardwood a mainstay for many woodworkers.
- Beech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink
or brown hue.
- When prepared with steam, the wood attains a more golden
tone.
- Grain/Texture : Grain is straight, with a fine to medium
uniform texture. Moderate natural luster.
- Rot Resistance : Beech is considered non-durable or
perishable; it is also susceptible to insect attack. But, when
prepared with steam, its rot resistance increases dramatically.
- Workability : Overall good workability; it machines well, and
glues, finishes, and turns well. Beech also responds superbly
to steam-bending.
- Sustainability : This wood species is not listed in the CITES
Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Common Uses
Lumber, veneer, flooring, boatbuilding, furniture,
cabinetry, musical instruments (piano pinblocks), plywood, and
turned objects.
Sal Wood
- Sal is a hardwood belonging to the Shorea family.
- Typically pale yellow in color.
- Grain/Texture : Grain is straight, with a fine to medium
uniform texture. Moderate natural luster.
- Rot Resistance : The most admired quality of Saal is that it is
naturally rot resistant. It naturally repels insect attack.
- Workability : Due to its very high density, it is comparatively
harder to work with.
- Sustainability : This wood species is not listed in the CITES
Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Common Uses
Commonly used for door frames and outdoor
fixtures. Not recommended for furniture due to its poor workability.
W.P.C
This a relatively new product in Indian market. It is made from pulp
of various woods, combined with plastic & resins.
- As it is a manufactured product, it does not have problems
like bending, warping, cracks etc.
- It is moderately high priced as compared to natural woods.
- Grain/Texture : As it is made from pulp & resins, there is no
grain present. Texture is a mix of wood & plastic.
- Rot Resistance : Due to the presence of chemically bonded
plastics, it is Rot Proof, which is the most admired quality of
this product
Commercial Plywood
Wood(s) used for construction
100% Gurjan (Dipterocarpus) or a mix of Gurjan + Poplar
(Populus tremula) is used to make the product cost effective.
Detail upon request.
Adhesive
The Melamine Urea Formaldehyde (MUF) synthetic resin is
used which makes it water/moisture resistant.
Conformations
The MUF synthetic resin conforms to IS: 848-1974. The
Plywood conforms to IS: 303-1989.
Thickness Variants
4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm
Size Variants
8'x4', 7'x4', 6'x4', 8'x3', 7'x3', 6'x3'
Common Uses
Interior grade plywood meant for paneling,
interior partitions and furnishing. It is ideal for use in hot and
humid climates, where there is a lot of moisture in the air
Boiling Water Proof Plywood (Marine Plywood)
Tough situations call for a tougher solution. Our Marine grade
plywood tackles extreme environments with ease.
Wood(s) used for construction
100% Gurjan (Dipterocarpus) as core veneer as well as face
veneer.
Adhesive
BWP grade Phenol Formaldehyde synthetic resin adhesive.
Conformations
The Phenol Formaldehyde synthetic resin conforms to IS:
848-1974. The Plywood conforms to IS: 710-1976.
Thickness Variants
4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 28mm.
Size Variants: 8'x4', 7'x4', 6'x4', 8'x3', 7'x3', 6'x3'
Common Uses
It is ideal for use on marine crafts, boat construction,
construction of marine equipments like pontoons, rafts,
assault boats, folding boats and for other extreme exterior
use.
Laminated/Veneered Doors
Get rid of the tedious, costly and time consuming process of pasting
laminates & veneers on site and save up to 25% of cost and upto
40% of time.
Our premium flush doors now available with an option for prelamination as per client request. Just tell us a laminate you
would like on your doors and we will do the rest. High quality
adhesive is used to bond the laminate to the doors, under
proper pressure and temperature in our high-tech press
machines.
Utmost care is taken while delivering the product. Each door
is packed in bubble wrap sheets with corner protectors to
ensure 0% transport damage.
15 years warranty on the doors. Durability of laminates is
subject to laminate provider.
Pine
Pines are conifer trees, having 175 different varieties & subspecies.
We deal in two of the most commonly used pines.
a. Sylvester Pine (New Zealand Origin)
This species is recognised by its light reddish brown heartwood
and demarcated sapwood which is pale yellow to nearly
white.
- Has straight grain with a medium even texture.
- Heartwood is rated as moderately durable to non-durable
regarding decay resistance.
- Rot Resistance: It is readily treated with preservatives
and can thereafter be used in exterior applications such
as posts or utility poles.
- Workability: It is easy to work with both hand and
machine tools. Glues and finishes well.
- Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the
CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened
Species.
b. Southern Yellow Pine (S.Y.P.) (American Origin)
This species of pine, having reddish brown heartwood and
yellowish white sapwood, has the following features:
- Has straight grain with a fine to medium texture. Has
beautiful dark veins which distinguish it from other Pines.
- The heartwood is rated as moderate to low in decay
resistance.
- Has a distinct scent that is shared among most species in
the pinus genus.
Common Uses
Mainly used for heavy construction such as bridges, beams,
poles, railroad ties etc. It’s also used for making flush doors
and block boards
