Merbau Natural
Code:SMN-500
Intsia bijuga is a species of flowering tree in the pea family,The tree has a variety of common names including ipil, merbau and kwila.
The bark and leaves of the ipil are used in traditional medicines. The tree's timber, called merbau or kwila, is a very durable and termite-resistant wood, making it a highly valued material for flooring and other uses. The wood can also be used to extract a dye. Merbau can contain a "gold" fleck that runs through the grain, considered to be attractive by some.
The wood is used for flooring in U.S. and European markets where it is commonly sold under different names.
| Lumber Origin: | Asia |
| Spicies: | Merbau |
| Width: | 5 and 3 1/2 inch |
| Thickness: | 3/4 inch |
| Veneer Thickness: | N/A |
| Stain: |
Natural |
| Finish: | Bona Traffic |
| Hardness: | 1925 lbs |
