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Bangkirai
| Official name: |
Balau |
| Botanical name: |
Shorea atrivernosa Sym |
| Family: |
Dipterocarpaceae. |
| Grows in: |
South-East Asia. Mainly exported from the Malaysian provinces of Sabah and Sarawak. |
| Durability class |
2 |
When fresh, the heartwood of Bangkirai is a yellow to grey-brown colour, sometimes with a reddish hue. In daylight, it initially quickly colours to grey.
Bangkirai with its good mechanical qualities and durability is an ideal wood type for outdoor purposes.
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