Balau (Yellow Balau)

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		Balau (Yellow Balau) Botanical Name: Shorea spp Common Name(s): Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines
OverviewBasic InfoTechnical General: Balau compromises a group of 15 Shorea species that are native to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.  It is a heavy, extremely strong and dense timber with high resistance to wear. Working: The wood is non-siliceous which means that it doesn't blunten saws and knifes too severely. However it doesn't finish to a smooth surface after planing because of its high density and interlocking grain. Uses: In Malaysia it is commonly used for construction, namely bridges, posts, beams and railway sleepers. In New Zealand it is most commonly used fro heavy duty truck decking. Availability Stocked: Available on Request Price: Availability: Shipalp Truck Decking available ex-stock, other sizes available on request. Alternatives: Vitex Supply - Resource Certification Durability - Durability Durability (In Ground) Durability (Above Ground): Durable Density Density Air Dried 930 kg/m² Shrinkage Shrinkage Radial 2.0 - 3.5 % (Green to 12% MC) Shrinkage Tangental: 5.5 - 7.5 % (Green to 12% MC) Stability Stability Mechanical Properties Mechanical Links Janka Hardness: (Average) kN Modulus of Rupture / Bending Strength: 10.5 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Modulus of Elasticity / Stiffness: 49.3 GPa (GN/m²) Moisture Meter Reading Corrections Moisture Meter Reading Corrections: Fire Indicies Ignitability Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Flame Spread Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Heat Evolved Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) Smoke Developed Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3)

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