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Yellow Meranti featured at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.
BEAUTIFUL MERANTI
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A feature by Malaysian Timber Council
eranti is a lovely and versatile timber from the genus Shorea. It has high commercial value and can be easily found in Malaysia. Meranti can grow well over 50 metres in height with diameters ranging from one to 1.5 metres on average. There are over 190 species of Shorea that come in different colours in the heartwood but share somewhat similar characteristics in terms of texture, grain, and workability. Meranti is often found in grey or yellow blending to reddish depending on where it is harvested. It ages to golden brown with continued exposure to light while its heartwood can vary from dark red/ purple to a straw yellow or pale white. The wood is straight grained but often interlocked producing a distinctive ribbon striped appearance. Malaysia’s expanse of lush tropical forest provides for excellent high-grade Meranti timbers, which are sought-after by discerning buyers from Europe, United States of America, Australia, and Japan. It is the recommended hardwood for outdoor and indoor applications due to its durability, strength, and attractive grains. Meranti is mainly used for manufacturing windows, doors, 18 July-August 2021 | www.b-i.biz
Dark Red Meranti featured at Heritage Villas Valriche Mauritius.
