Keruing (Yang)

Species: Keruing / Apitong

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Other Names: Eng (Burma, Yang (Thailand), Keroeing (Indonesia), Apitong (Philippines), Asian Mahogany (US).

 

Distribution: Widely scattered throughout Indo-Malaysian region; large number found in Malaysia, hence common Malaysian name: Keruing.

Habitat: Especially dominant species of lowland primary forest, but also common in mixed, and hill Dipterocarp forests.

The Tree: Reaches heights of over 100-200 feet (25-45 meters). Diameters of up to 3-6 feet (.75 - 1.5 meters). Usually straight, clear, cylindrical boles up to 70 feet long, above small buttresses.

 

Timber Properties: Classified as a medium hardwood. Heartwood varies from light red to dark brown, darkening on exposure; sapwood is distinct greyish-brown, usually 4-8 cm wide. Texture is coarse, but even and grain is usually straight. Strong resinous odor, taste and exudes resin which may be troublesome. Moderately durable and moderate resistant to preservation treatments, with similar overall properties to Teak hardwood.

Working Properties: There is much variance in sawing, depending on species. Generally saws and machines well. Blunting of blades common due to silica content. Sometimes difficult to glue and resin may interfere with finishes, Teak oil recommended.

Uses: Generally used in construction such as furniture, beams, rafters, flooring, decking, and bridges. Exterior uses should be treated with a Teak oil preservative.

 

Production & Trade: By volume the largest export wood, by volume, in Peninsula Malaysia, and one of the largest in Sabah, Sarawak, and Indonesia. Keruing is price relatively high compared to other export species.

Conservation Status: In general, Dipterocarpus spp. are still abundant throughout the region. FAO does not list it as threatened or endangered but calls on countries to urgently continue work in collection of species, in situ and ex situ conservation.

Color: Pink-brown to dark brown, sometimes with a purple tint.

 

Weight: Between 690-960 kg/m 3 (40-60 lb/ft3)

Average 740 kg/m3 (46 lb/ft3)

D. tuberculatus weighs 880 kg/m3 (55 lb/ft3)

Specific Gravity: Average .74 and .88 respectively.

 

Mechanical Properties:

• Bending strength - High

• Crushing strengths - High

• Stiffness - High

• Resistance to shock loads - Medium

 

Keruing Timber

Seasoning: These timbers dry slowly and are difficult to dry uniformly from the center outwards in thick stock or quartered stock. Distortion, especially cupping, is rare & slight. There is little shrinkage in drying and large movement in service.

Working properties: These vary according to species but blunting is from moderate to severe when the woos also contains silica. Tungsten carbide saws are advised. Straight grain stock machines cleanly but with a fibrous finish. Planing requires a reduced cutting angle of 20 degrees on interlocked grain. Resin adhering to tools, machines, and fences can be troublesome. Nailing is satisfactory and gluing results are variable. The timbers stain well, but varnishing or polishing require care due to the stain.

Durability: Moderate. Similar to Tectona (Teak). Resistant to attack by powder post beetle, termites.

 

Keruing Log

Uses:

• Wharf & ship decking

• Bridges

• Flooring in homes and public buildings

• Vehicle building

• Sills

• Wagon sides and floors

• Exterior joinery

• Outdoor furniture

 

Besides our furniture manufacturing facilities, our sawmill operation manufactures timber structures & flooring for both residential and commercial projects. We offer air dried, kiln-dried & reclaimed lumber, standard or custom cut to your specifications on-site.

 

We supply lumber by the piece, by the truck, exported by the container.  

 

Our markets include :

USA, Canada, Japan, UK, SE Asia, Australia, Polynesia, Maldives, India, Hongkong and the EU.

 

OUR LUMBER LIST INCLUDES BOTH SOFT AND HARDWOODS:

 

Teak (Tectona Grandis), Balau (Mai Ting), Pinkyado (Mai Daeng), Selangan (White Thingan or Mai Takian), Padauk (Mai Pradoo), Pine (Mai Sorn), Oak (Czech Republic), Merbau (Mai Makar), Krathin, Sadao, Alan Batu, Keruing, Nyatoh, Mersawa, Kampus, Rubberwood (Parawood), Sandalwood, Tarmarind (Mai Makham), etc.

 

OUR PRODUCT LIST INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO):

 

PRODUCTS:

*Standard or Custom Hardwood Flooring

*Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring, up to 36 inches wide in stock.

*Mantels

*Ceiling Beams

*Pillars

*Wood Slabs (Tables & Counters)

*End Grain Hardwood Tiles

+End Grain Hardwood Roof Tiles

*Brackets & Corbels

*Doors & Windows

*Custom Hardwood Staircase and Hand Railing.

*Balcony Railings

*Reclaimed Claddings and Sidings

*Air-dried, Kiln-dried or GreenTimbers

*Reclaimed Handgraded Hardwoods/Teak

*Moldings

*Hardwoods:  Rough & Surfaced

*Single Piece Timbers, suitable for custom table tops, counter tops.

*Doors, Windows, Frames.

 

SERVICES: 

*Planing

*Straight Line Ripping

*Skip Dressing

*Finishing

*Tongue & Groove

*Ship Lapping

*Book Matching

*V-Groove

*Turning & Milling

*Precision Woodwoorking

 

OTHER SERVICES:

*Outdoor Deckings 

*Timber Structures

*Porticos

*Pavillions

*Gazebos

*Knockdown Hardwood or Teak Houses

 

WHO WE SERVE:

 

* Importers & Exporters

*Lumber Wholesalers

*Home Builders 

*Hotels, Spas, Restaurants

*Property Developers

*Architects

*Contractors 

*Wood Carvers 

*Construction Firms. 

*Designers

*Furniture Makers

*Wood Workers

*Boat Builders

*Do it yourself customers

 

Besides private homes around the world, previous and current projects include :

 

The Yamu - Luxury Villas - Phuket, Thailand 

Winner 2007 Thailand Property Awards

Interior Design - Philippe Starck

http://www.theyamu.com/theyamu-phuket.php

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Mondrian South Beach - Residences - Miami, Florida, USA 

Architecture & Interior Design - Marcel Wanders

http://www.mondriansouthbeach.com/residences.html

 

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Qatar Marine Sports Federation Center - Doha, Qatar 

http://www.qmsf.com/

 

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The Shangri-La Hotel, Chiangmai, Thailand 

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/chiangmai/shangrila

 

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The Samui Sanctuary - Koh Samui, Thailand 

http://www.samuisanctuary.com/

 

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The Freedom Inn - Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan 

http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/info_page_e.Eng?f_no=12554

 

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The Avillion Spa & Resort - Port Dickson, West Malaysia 

http://www.avillion.com.my/

 

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Hotel Del Coronado – San Diego, USA 

http://www.hoteldel.com/

 

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West Sands, Phuket, Thailand - Luxury Beachfront Properties 

http://www.west-sands.com/

 

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Sentosa Cove, Singapore - Luxury Beachfront Homes 

http://www.onesentosa.com/All%20listings.htm

 

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Fish & Co Restaurants - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Middle East 

http://www.fish-co.com/main.htm

 

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Azure Living, Luxury Condominiums, Dallas, TX, USA 

 

http://www.azureliving.com/

 

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The Fairmont Palm Residence - Al Nakheel Properties - Dubai, UAE 

 

http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/dubai/palm_fairmont_residence.php

 

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White Mountain Resorts Pvt Ltd - Himalayan Mountain Residences - India - Indoor & Outdoor Flooring

 

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White House Condominium - Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand 

http://the-white-house-condominiums-phuket.com/photo-gallery.html

 

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Indochine Industries Limited Partnership

Indochine Decor Limited Partnership

32 - 32/2 Moo 2, Tambon Onkang, 

Amphur Mae On, Chiangmai 50130,

Thailand

Tel : 66-53-859125  Thailand (+66) (GMT +7:00) Bangkok, Thailand

Fax : 66-86-428-5278

Mobile : 66-86-9238228 ; 66-89-7558338 

Email : sales@indochine-decor.com

http://www.indochine-decor.com/ - Fine Contemporary Furniture & Interiors - Manufacturer

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