Decking · Reclaimed Bangkirai

Reclaimed Bangkirai Decking in Bali

Dense, hard-wearing Yellow Balau (Shorea laevis) recovered from old structures and processed into decking boards for pool decks, terraces, villas and hospitality projects.

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Species: Shorea laevisBangkirai · Yellow Balau
Standard board: 18 × 100 × 3600 mm18 × 80 × 3600 mm on request
Profiles: E2E · E4E · GnG
Surface: Smooth or Rusticrustic = wire-brushed

A Bangkirai decking board marked by hand, on a workbench in the Kitaru workshop — A Bangkirai decking board in our workshop

A hardwood made for the outdoors

Bangkirai is a dense tropical hardwood from Kalimantan. Our data sheet lists a specific gravity of 0.91, strength class I–II and natural durability class I–II (III). As reclaimed material, every board has already served in a building or structure, which is why you will see old bolt holes, interlocked grain and colour shifts that new timber does not have.

Bangkirai is difficult to dry and to treat, and it can split, check or deform if dried badly (data sheet). We aim to supply naturally air-dried reclaimed Bangkirai whenever possible; moisture content can vary from piece to piece.

Bangkirai data sheet (PDF)About reclaimed Bangkirai

Property	Value (data sheet)
Botanical name	Shorea laevis
Origin	Kalimantan
Specific gravity	0.91
Strength class	I–II
Durability class	I–II (III)
Dry-wood termites (Cryptotermes)	Class III
Treatability	Difficult

Old reclaimed beam with a rusty bolt and a small plant growing beside it — Reclaimed timber keeps the marks of its first life.

What to expect

Character is part of the material

Colour: reddish-brown to brown tones, with lighter or darker areas
Grain and marks: interlocked grain, mineral streaks and natural markings
Old bolt and nail holes can occur in reclaimed boards
Hairline checks and moisture differences between pieces are normal

See it before you decide. Ask for samples, or book a visit — lumberyard visits are by appointment only.

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Four smooth Bangkirai boards laid side by side on a grey deck, with a few small screw holes — Smooth surface sample

Two Bangkirai boards with a rustic, brushed surface in reddish-brown tones, on a dark wooden floor — Rustic surface sample

Specification

Formats, profiles and references

Format (T × W × L)	Profiles	Surface	Reference
18 × 100 × 3600 mm	E2E / E4E / GnG	Smooth	DBKS-S4E2BR
18 × 100 × 3600 mm	E2E / E4E / GnG	Rustic (wire-brushed)	DBKCB-S4E2BR
18 × 80 × 3600 mm	E2E / E4E / GnG	Smooth or Rustic (wire-brushed): on request	DBKS-S4E2BR / DBKCB-S4E2BR

Source: Kitaru catalogue. Boards are listed at 3600 mm nominal length. If fixed or random lengths matter for your layout, tell us and we confirm what current stock allows. Prices per m² and availability are given on request because they change with each arrival.

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Profiles

Choose the edge that suits your fixing method

E2E — Eased 2 edgesThe two upper long edges are softened.

E4E — Eased 4 edgesAll four long edges are softened.

GnG — Groove & grooveA groove on both long sides, for hidden fasteners.

GnG boards carry a groove on both long sides, typical for hidden fasteners such as the GAP3 / GAP4 decking clips in our Hardware range. Tell us your fastening system so we match the profile.

Reclaimed or new?

Two options, clearly labelled

Reclaimed Bangkirai

Recovered, with history

Taken from dismantled structures, with natural variation and marks. Availability depends on what we recover; each batch is physically checked in our yard, with origin photos where available.

New Bangkirai

When reclaimed cannot meet the demand

For large quantities, uniform appearance or specific lengths that reclaimed stock cannot cover, we can also source new Bangkirai — including SVLK-verified or FSC-certified options on request — quoted separately and always described as new. See projects in context or our FAQ.

Fixings, installation and finish

Installation is carried out by your contractor: Kitaru supplies the timber and the hardware, and advises on fixings. Dense hardwoods call for suitable stainless fixings; our range includes A2 / A4 stainless decking screws, concealed-head screws and hidden decking fasteners (GAP3, GAP4). Send us your joist spacing and fixing method with your request so we can recommend board thickness and profile.

Like most outdoor hardwoods, untreated Bangkirai gradually turns grey. To keep a warmer tone, plan for periodic oiling or a suitable finish; wood-finishing products are available at our showroom. Proper acclimatisation, installation and finishing remain the responsibility of the customer or installer (sales agreement).

Hardware range Fastener estimator

Stainless fasteners fixed into an aged hardwood deck board — Stainless fasteners on an aged hardwood board

Estimator

How many boards for your deck?

A quick estimate from the area and the board format. We confirm quantities on your drawings.

Estimate only, based on the numbers you enter. The 10% allowance is an editable starting point, not a Kitaru specification: the right margin depends on your layout and on the natural variation of reclaimed timber. We will confirm quantities on your drawings.

Stock & quotation

Request stock or a quotation

Send us the dimensions, quantity and location. We reply with what is available now and a proposal.

We are open Monday to Friday 8:30–16:30 and Saturday 8:30–12:00 (closed Sundays). Visits to the lumberyard and showroom are by appointment only.

Decking

All decking options, including reclaimed Teak decking.