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African teak is generally considered a better option for external pergola work compared to meranti wood. African teak is naturally more resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage, making it more suitable for outdoor use without the need for excessive maintenance or treatments. It also has a higher durability and longevity compared to meranti wood.
Wrought meranti doors are made from meranti wood, a type of hardwood commonly found in Southeast Asia. Known for its durability and attractive grain, meranti is often used in door manufacturing for both interior and exterior applications. Wrought refers to the process of shaping and finishing the wood, which may include techniques like carving or detailed designs, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the doors. These doors are appreciated for their strength, stability, and resistance to warping, making them a popular choice in construction and design.
Some expensive woods are bird's eye maple, teak, bubinga, jatoba, meranti, sapele, tigerwood and many others.
Yes, Meranti is a hard wood which hails from the Philippines and other eastern tropical type areas. It has similar characteristics and appearance to Mahogany but is much cheaper and more readily available. It works and finishes nicely and is a good choice for all manner of joinery, cabinet making and a myriad of other uses.
Pine wood is very pale brown or yellow in colour.
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carbonised wood is burnt wood, and is usually black.
Scientific name: Shorea cochinchinensis,French name: Meranti blanc d'Indochine,English name: Indochinese white meranti
Wood stain is for sealing and emphasising the natural colour of wood
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orangey brown