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Merbau is an excellent choice for external and exposed applications due to its natural high density and durability.

Merbau is a popular hardwood from Southeast Asia used in a wide range of applications, from construction to indoor and outdoor furniture.

Merbau is one of the few bush-fire resistant timber species that meets Australian Standard AS3959.

     

    Botanical Name

    Instia Bijuga

     Other Names

    Kwila, Ipil, Vesi, Johnstone River Teak or Scrub Mahogany

    • Dimensionally stable
    • Kiln Dried
    • Durable
    • Fire resistant
    • Termite resistant

    Pricing and Sizing*

    • 90x19mm @ $5.75/Lineal Meter Inc GST
    • 140x19mm @ $9.00/Lineal Meter Inc GST
    • 90x90mm @ $39.00/Lineal Meter + GST
    • 140x42mm @ $30.00/Lineal Meter + GST
    • 190x42mm @ $42.00/Lineal Meter + GST
    • 290x42mm @ $69.00/Lineal Meter + GST

    *Some other sizes available, inquire with us today on (02)45775277*

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    History

    Merbau is a popular hardwood derived largely from areas in Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific islands, and northern Queensland.

    With its high degree of natural durability and strength it is used externally in engineering, construction and marine applications.

    Merbau also features in backyards as outdoor furniture, and internally in a range of joinery, flooring and other uses.

     

    Merbau is harvested from tropical forests and, in some cases, may be sourced from forests legally converted to other land uses or where there are inadequate controls.

    Certified merbau is available in Australia, so it is suggested you check with your supplier.

    Certification and chain of custody systems, including DNA tracking, will provide assurance that the wood is from legal and/or well managed forests.

     

    In its natural setting in North Queensland, Malaysia, Fiji, Vietnam, the Philippines, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Samoa, the merbau species can grow up to 40 meters in height, with a 0.6-meter trunk diameter.

    The bushy tree, with distinctive local names, will often form a spreading canopy.

     

    The attractive yellow-orange, brown hue of freshly cut heartwood deepens or reddens with ageing.

    This contrasts markedly with the merbau sapwood, which is white, pale yellow or buff coloured.

    The grain of merbau can vary but it is usually interlocked or wavy, with a coarse but even texture, often prized for its attractiveness on backsawn material.

     

    It will finish well with paint, stain, and polish although gum bleed is a possibility.

    Merbau is a versatile wood product. It is utilised for larger-scale projects and general construction, along with common use for outdoor settings and barbeque trolleys, and for joinery, flooring and fitting purposes.

    As it turns well and responds to hand tools it can be applied to more specialised work, such as cabinet making, musical instruments, boat building, carving and tool handles.

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    15 Railway Road N,
    Mulgrave NSW 2756

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