Specs
- Common Names
- Yellow Balau
- Scientific Name
- Shorea spp.
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Appearance
- Golden Mahogany™ (Yellow Balau) heartwood ranges from yellow-brown to golden-brown. It has a straight to interlocked grain and a coarse texture. The wood has a moderate natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 52-67 lbs/ft3 (830-1070 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 1600 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 20,500 lbf/in2 (141.4 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 2,350,000 lbf/in2 (16.21 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 9,800 lbf/in2 (67.6 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 6.2%, Volumetric: 10.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
- Durability
- Rated as highly durable with excellent resistance to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Yellow Balau wood is moderately difficult to work with due to its high density. It has a blunting effect on cutters, and cutting edges need to be kept sharp. Pre-drilling is recommended for nailing. The wood holds screws well and glues satisfactorily. It finishes smoothly, and it is recommended to use a sanding sealer before applying a final finish.
