Keruing comprises 70 similar species (from various areas in Malaysia/Sarawak/Sabah/Indonesia) which have variations of density and weight. For example it can vary from 640 - 960 kg/m3. Texture is moderately coarse and may have shallow interlocking grain. The colouring is not an issue as it is used for exterior constructions and will weather to silver-grey.
Sizes we mainly stock are 50mm x 150mm sawn and 28mm x 145mm profiled Half-lap vehicle flooring, although some other sizes are available in limited quantities.
| Contains silica which has a blunting effect on tools | |
| Normally sold air-dried | |
| Some cupping may occur |
| High crushing strength | |
| Medium resistance to shock-loads | |
| Exudes resin naturally in humid or warmer temperatures |
| Moderately durable | |
| Non-resistant to some termites | |
| Resistant to preservative-treatments |
| Lorry floors | |
| Wharf decking |
