Yellow Balau
Yellow Balau resembles Teak in color and grain, although Yellow Balau is not nearly as dense or oily. The appeal of Yellow Balau is its resemblance to Teak, although at a much lower cost. Yellow Balau is heavy and its hardness is about 50% higher than Oak. This hardwood is imported in the quality "Standard and Better" (Malyasian Grading Rules 1984). All in all, one can say that the wood species Yellow Balau is practically flawless.
Botanical Name: Shorea spp. And Hopea spp., Dipterocarpaceae family
Color: The heartwood is light brown or yellowish light brown gradually turning dark brown. The sapwood is lighter in color than the heartwood.
Grain: The grain is straight or spiraled and interlocked.
Uses: In view of its high strength and durability, Balau wood is used for heavy construction especially in humid conditions and in contact wiht the ground. The species is used among other things for bridges, railroad sleepers, electric poles, flooring marine constructions, boat buildings (rudders, oars, masts, keels, and ribs), building construction, vehicular body work, cart poles, roller axles, barrels and other containers.
Hardness: Yeallow Balau has a hardness of 1,800 on the Janka Scale.
Available Thicknesses |
Available Widths |
Available Lengths |
9/16" & 3/4" |
3.6", 4 3/4" & 6" |
18", 24",36" & 48" |
Boards are random length - Tongue and Groove
Micro beleved edges and ends
Prices |
MSRP |
1-1200 sq ft. |
9/16" thick |
$9.90 |
available upon request |
3/4" thick |
$11.00 |
$6.87 |
Contact Us To Order
Barry McAlpine
616-396-9589
barry@mcalpinefloors.com
Kim McAlpine
616-396-9589
kim@mcalpinefloors.com
