Apitong Gurjan
Apitong gurjan is widely scattered throughout the Indo‐Malayan region. More than 70 sub species are in this group and occur in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions from lowland forests to 4300ft above sea level. Trees are medium to large usually with cylindrical boles that can be up to 100ft long.
Heartwood varies from light to dark red brown or brown to dark brown with a purplish tinge. Sapwood is well defined and grey-brown in colour. Surface dull and often tacky. Grain almost straight. Texture moderately coarse and even, has faint resinous odour.
Apitong gurjan is widely scattered throughout the Indo‐Malayan region. More than 70 sub species are in this group and occur in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions from lowland forests to 4300ft above sea level. Trees are medium to large usually with cylindrical boles that can be up to 100ft long.
The heartwood varies from a beautiful light‐to-dark red brown to dark brown, which is usually well defined from the fray or buff sapwood. The wood is strong, hard (air‐dry density 45 to 50 pounds per cubic foot) and is characterized by the presence of resin ducts which occur singly or in short arcs as seen on end grain surfaces.
This timber is classed as very durable.
The durability and stunning appearance of keruing timber make it an excellent and affordable option for outdoor furniture use.
Moisture content : 8-12%
SIZE IN FEET : 8X4,7X4,6X4,8X3,7X3,6X3
THICKENSS IN MM : 6 MM,9 MM,12 MM,16 MM,19MM
