Reclaimed Bangkirai (Yellow Balau)
Shorea laevis, a dense Kalimantan hardwood. Reclaimed Bangkirai is our reference for outdoor decking, pergolas, cladding and exterior structures.
The species
Bangkirai (also called Yellow Balau) is a tropical hardwood native to Kalimantan. Our data sheet describes the heartwood as brownish yellow and the grain as straight or interlocked. In our reclaimed stock, tones typically range from reddish-brown to brown, with lighter or darker areas, mineral streaks and natural markings.
It is dense and hard, yet not especially difficult to work with hardened-tip tools; holes should be drilled before nailing to prevent splitting. It is difficult to dry and to treat, which is one reason we favour naturally air-dried reclaimed boards when available. Moisture content may vary from piece to piece and cannot be fully standardised.
| 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 | Class III |
| Treatability | Difficult |
From raw beams to finished boards
| Section (mm) | Length (mm) | Form | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60/120 | 3000–5000 | Raw beam | BRB612/KU |
| 60/150 | 3000–3600 | Raw beam | BRB615/KU |
| 80/150 | 2000–4000 | Raw beam | BRB815/KU |
| 100/100 | 3000–3800 | Raw beam | BRB1010/KU |
| 18 × 100 | 3600 | Decking boards | DBKS-S4E2BR / DBKCB-S4E2BR |
| 18 × 100 | 3600 | Flooring boards | FBKS-S4TBR / FBKCB-S3TBR |
Raw Bangkirai lengths run from 2000 to 5000 mm depending on section and availability. Source: Kitaru catalogue.
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