{"product_id":"meranti-wood","title":"Red Meranti Wood","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRed Meranti Wood\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersatile Tropical Hardwood for Furniture, Joinery \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti is a tropical hardwood sourced primarily from \u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asia, particularly Malaysia\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is valued for its attractive reddish coloration, good workability, moderate strength, and versatility across furniture, interior finishing, construction, veneer, and plywood applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heartwood can range from \u003cstrong\u003elight pinkish-brown to dark reddish-brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the sapwood is generally paler and may not always be clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Red Meranti normally features a straight or slightly interlocked grain with a medium to coarse texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eShorea spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Meranti, Dark Red Meranti, Seraya, Sarang Punae, Tembaga, Kepong, Nemesu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia, with Malaysia identified as one of the primary sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pinkish-brown to dark reddish-brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight or slightly interlocked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to coarse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate Wood Properties document also describes Red Meranti as a hardwood with color ranging from \u003cstrong\u003elight pink to dark red\u003c\/strong\u003e, high density, good gluing properties, low movement after drying, and good suitability for painting and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoards \/ Planks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti boards and planks are described in the provided product profile as being commonly available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mm to 100 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mm to 300 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 meters to 6 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheets \/ Panels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm to 25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Panel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1220 mm × 2440 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dimensions provide flexibility for different furniture, joinery, construction, and panel applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti is categorized into different quality levels depending on appearance and intended application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelect Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality timber with minimal defects, suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine joinery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-end furniture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative woodworking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications where appearance is important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows moderate natural imperfections and is commonly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlooring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral joinery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUtility Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains more noticeable imperfections and is generally intended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRough construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacking cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtility applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjects where visual appearance is less important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti is a versatile hardwood with applications across several woodworking and construction sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurniture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality furniture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral furniture components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterior Finishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti is particularly suitable for interior architectural applications such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoor frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWindow frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaneling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied profile identifies applications including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlooring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVeneer \u0026amp; Plywood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti is also frequently used in the production of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative and functional veneers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlywood products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the provided Red Meranti profile, the wood offers \u003cstrong\u003emoderate durability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is described as being less resistant to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsect attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethan some other hardwood species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, the document recommends Red Meranti primarily for \u003cstrong\u003einterior applications\u003c\/strong\u003e or for protected outdoor environments where appropriate treatment and finishing are applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect treatment and protective finishing can help improve its performance where the timber may experience environmental exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti offers good overall workability and can be processed using both \u003cstrong\u003ehand tools and machine tools\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main working characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy cutting and machining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood gluing properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts screws effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts nails effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakes stains well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakes finishes well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolishes effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen working with sections containing interlocked grain, additional care may be required to reduce tear-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied document also recommends pre-drilling in denser sections before fastening to reduce potential problems during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate Wood Properties file additionally describes Red Meranti as having \u003cstrong\u003egood gluing properties, low movement after drying, no knots, and good painting and polishing characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDensity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti has a stated density range of approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e580–820 kg\/m³\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual density may vary depending on the particular species and moisture content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied profile describes Red Meranti as \u003cstrong\u003emoderately strong and stable\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting its use across a broad range of furniture, joinery, finishing, and construction applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensional Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti exhibits moderate shrinkage and is described as maintaining good dimensional stability under controlled humidity conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate Wood Properties document also notes that movement after drying is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinishing Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Meranti is particularly suitable for projects requiring a refined finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the provided documents, it responds well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral wood finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGluing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts reddish natural coloration combined with its finishing characteristics makes it suitable for both functional and decorative woodworking applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied product profile states that Red Meranti may be sourced from sustainably managed Malaysian forests and references certification systems such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForest Stewardship Council (FSC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document explains that these certification systems are intended to support responsible logging practices and environmental conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrade Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear Grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for premium furniture and higher-end woodworking where minimal imperfections and good appearance 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coarse texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate strength and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood dimensional stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood gluing properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to machine and work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts nails and screws effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakes stains, finishes, paint, and polish well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for furniture and cabinetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for doors and window frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for moldings and paneling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for flooring and 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