Afrormosia

Significant resemblance to Teak in terms of its strength, durability, workability, and 

appearance.                                                                                                                          

[ Gold / Brown; 690 kg/m³ (43 lbs/ft³) 

{TREADS: 38 x 250+; 50 x 250⁺}

Amoora

Very affordable medium density hardwood timber; ideally suited for all types of 

stairwork.

[ Red /Red-Brown; 550 kg/m³ ( 34 lbs/ft³)] 

{TREADS: 50 x 300; 38 x 250 } 

{POSTS: 100 x 100; }

Ash, Victorian

Very versatile, widely utilized eucalypt timber adaptable for a broad range of 

applications including stair treads, general joinery, furniture production, and flooring 

boards.

[ Pales Brown/Pale Blond, with Pink tinge; 680 kg/m³ ( 42 ½ lbs/ ft³)]

{TREADS: 50 x 300; Birds-eye Messmate : 45 x 250, 300}  

Box, Northern/ (Pelawan)

Very hard and very heavy Asian species ( related to the Australian Brushbox). Uses 

include all heavy constructional work, boat framing, marine construction, heavy duty 

flooring, stair treads, etc. 

[Pink-Brown/Red-Brown/occasional Purple-Brown heartwood; 1100 kg/m³ (69 lbs/ft³)} 

{TREADS: 38 x 300}

 Durian

The well-known fruit tree from South-East Asia and the Pacific Islands whose timber 

is sought after for light construction work, furniture making, flooring, stair treads, 

door and window frames. Texture medium to coarse; not durable without treatment. 

[Pink Brown / Straw; 600 kg/m³ (35 lbs/ft³)] 

{TREADS: 38 x 300; 50 x 300}

Fijian Kauri/ Malaysian       (Damar Minyak) /Island Kauri

Renowned for stability and flexibility. Easily worked; produces a lustrous finish when 

planed.

[Fijian/Damar: Light Gold/ Straw Yellow/ Pale Brown; 510 kg/m³ ( 32 lbs/ft³)

]Island : Light Gold/ Blonde Yellow; 385 kg/m³ ( 24 lbs/ ft³ )]

{TREADS: Damar: 38 x 300; 45 x 300; 50 x 300; Island 38 x 300}

{ POSTS:   Fijian 75 x 75; 100 x 100 ;Damar:  125 x 125; 150 x 150}

Iroko

Well regarded for its strength, durability, and stability. Suitable for many of the 

purposes for which Teak is employed 

[ Gold / Medium-Dark Brown; 660 kg/m³ ( 40 lbs/ft³ )]

{ TREADS: 38 x 300; 50 x 250⁺ }

Gum, Red

Possesses excellent strength properties; very durable with a naturally high 

resistance to termites. Ideal for constructions that remain in water or in damp soil conditions for  extended periods of time.

[ Pink/Red; 816 kg/m³ ( 51 lbs/ ft³ )]

{TREADS: 38 x 250 ROUND}

{POSTS:    100 x 100}

Eastern Mahogany

Highly prized and attractive Asian species; sturdy and heavy; uses include  high-class 

cabinetwork, stair treads, boat building, flooring, and construction. 

[Light Brown/Brown: will darken over time upon exposure; 880 kg/m³ (55 lbs/ft³)]

{TREADS: 38 x 250;38 x 300; 50 x 250; 50 x 300} 

{POSTS: 75 x 75; 100 x 100; 125 x 125; 150 x 150}

Melunak

Considered to be suitable alternative to Australian Blackwood. Appropriate for stair 

treads, posts, furniture making, boat construction, interior fittings, etc.

[ Brown / Red Brown with Pink Tinge; 530 kg/m³ ( 33 lbs/ft³ )]

{TREADS: 38 x 300; 50 x 300}

{POSTS:    100 x 100; 125 x 125; 150 x 150}

Meranti

Popular utility-type timber adaptable for a wide variety of uses, including furniture 

manufacturing, interior finishing, panelling, mouldings, skirtings, stair treads, etc. [Pink / Light Red; 385 kg/m³ ( 24 lbs/ ft³ )]

{TREADS: 50 x  175 - 300 }

{ POSTS:   75 x 75;  100 x 100 in 1.2m set lengths}

Merbau

Hard, heavy, and durable species; highly resistant to decay when exposed to weather 

in well-drained areas. Suitable for framing, decking, general construction, and 

staircases. 

[ Orange - Brown / Brown-Red; 800 kg/m³ ( 50 lbs/ft³ )]

{TREADS:  50 x 300 }

{POSTS:     75 x 75; 100 x 100; 100 x 150⁺; 150 x 150; 150 x 150⁺} 

  Pine, Parana

Possesses fine and uniform texture; straight grained; one of the few woods that are 

not acidic--- at times it can give an alkaline reaction; pink knots common in some boards. 

[Yellow –Brown with some Orange streaks; 550 kg/m³ ( 34 lbs/ft³ )]

{TREADS: 38 x 250}

Seraya, Heavy

Light weight hardwood with moderately coarse texture. Used for medium construction 

under cover, as well as panelling, partitioning, utility furniture manufacturing, stair 

treads, etc.

[Light Golden Brown; can darken to Deep Brown upon exposure; 640-770 kg/m³ 

(40 - 48 lbs/ft³)]

{TREADS:  38 x 250, 300}

Terminalia

Moderately hard and heavy timber; easy to work; ideally suited for interior purposes, 

including staircases, furniture manufacturing, panelling, and skirting. 

[ Pale Brown/ Pale Orange-Brown; 505 kg/m³ ( 32 lbs/ft³)]

{TREADS: 50 x 250}

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