Timber Species
Kwila
| Botanical Name: | n/a |
| Other Names: | Merbau |
| Source location: | Papua New Guinea, Indonesia |
| Stability: | Very Stable |
| Durability in Ground: | Durable |
| Durability above Ground: | Very Durable |
| Density: | Approx 900 kg/m3 (approx at 15% MC) |
| Dimensions: | Available as wide as 300mm and large section sizes for beams and posts up to 300x200 |
| Appearance: | The colour ranges from mid to dark brown with soluble yellow fleck running consistently through the radial surface. |
| Grades: | Knot free |
| Uses: | Boat building, flooring, exterior decking, indoor and outdoor furniture, windowsills and joinery. |