Wood Species

The wood species mentioned here, are the most commonly used in our own production.  It should be noticed that wood is UNIQUE, and there are no two pieces of wood that are exactly the same, so when dealing with natural products it is important to remember that there can be variations, and especially there are differencies in appearance between flatsawn and quartersawn wood in appearance, strengths and stability.  also there are differencess even within a small region, and even within a single tree. Wood is a wonderful material, and it is selfsustaining when grown in well managed forests.
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PHILIPPINE ROSEWOOD Scientific Name: Petersianthus Quadrialatus Weight:Abt 650 Kgs/m3 Color:Very Dark With Lighter Flames Naturally Occuring Description: Philippine Rosewood is a very beautiful dark and flamy wood. It has for many years been used for local boatmaking due to it's strength and durability. We have introduced this species for interiors and flooring. TEAK Weight:Abt 600kgs. Color:Brown Scientific Name:Tectona Grandis Description:Teak is one of the world's best timbers. It's usage is multiple, but mainly furniture, decking, and various kitchen accessories. Especially well suited for outdoor use. PHILIPPINE MAHOGANY Scientific Name: Shorea Negrosensis Weight:Abt 500kgs/m3 Description: Also known as Lauan, the Philippine Mahogany is considered the very best in Asia. - The types growing in LUZON are generally harder and darker, while MINDANAO origin is a lighter and milder type.. YAKAL Scientific Name:Shorea Laevis Weight:Abt 700 Kgs/m3 Color:Yellow To Golden Red Description: Yakal is a hard and golden Mahogany type which is used for frequently used products and surfaces. Ideal for outdoor use also. ALMON - Red Mahogany Color: Uniform Light Red Weight: 450-500kgs/m3 Scientific Name: Shorea Almon Description:Almon grows in the southern island of Mindanao. It is uniform in colour and weight, and is mild and easy to work. BAGRAS - Southern Mahogany Weight:400-600kgs At 15% Color:Reddish / Brown Scientific Name:Eucalyptus Deglupta Description:Also known as Mindanao Gum or Rainbow Eucalyptus. Both natural and planation growth. - Furniture and cabinet making. BAGTICAN - WHITE LAUAN Color:Pale To Light Red Scientific Name: Shorea And Parashorea Weight:Abt 400-600kgs/m3 Description:Light red or white Lauan and Bagtikan species are widespread in the Philippines, but vary in weight from north to south. - Often used for joinery. IGEM Weight: 450-600kgs Scientific Name: Podocarpus Imbricatus Color: Light Yellow To White Description:Igem is mainly used as a Ramin replacement for mouldings and frames. MAHOGANY - (Plantation) Scientific Name: Swietenica Macrophylla Color: Redbrownish With Orange Tone Weight: Abt 500kgs/m3 At 12% M.c. Description: Swietenia Mahogany has been planted in the Philippines since the 70ies. Originating in Brazil, where it is now an endangered species, this plantation species can now be aquired on sustainable basis. It may contain some small firm knots, but is available in good quality for furniture purposes. ACACIA (road side) Color:Dark Brown, With Very Distingt Sap Wood (yellow) Weight: Abt. 4-500kgs/m3 Scientific Name:Acacia Auriculaeformi, Racosperma Aurculiforme Description:The Acasia grows wild everywhere in the Philippines, and is often used for local handicrafts, and especilly suited for turning into bowls and plates. ACACIA MANGIUM Weight: 545kgs At 12% Color:Pale Brown With Very Light Sapwood Scientific Name:Acacia Mangium Willd. Leguminosae (mimosoideae) Description:The sapwood of mangium is narrow and pale yellow to light brown, while the heartwood is olive brown to gray brown, with darker streaks. It is hard, with a medium texture, strong and durable (not in contact with the ground). The grain shows an interlocked figure radially, but looks straight on the flatsawn surface NARRA Scientific Name: Pterocarpus Indicus Weight: Abt 600 Kgs/m3 Color:Deep Orange Golden To Darker Red Tones Description:Narra is considered the most valuable wood in the Philippines, and is therefore very restricted. Special permits are required for export of finished products. - Most often used for furniture, flooring, and panels. PILI Scientific Name:Canarium Luzonicum Weight: Abt 500kgs/m3 Color: Whitish, Light Brown Description:Fruit tree with a nut fruit, also sometimes called olive. Found mainly in the Philippines. Common in primary forests and low and medium altitudes. Common names: Antang, kedondong, piling-liitan, belis, malapili COCONUT WOOD Scientific Name: Cocos Nucifera Color:Brown Weight: Abt 600kgs/m3 Description: Coconut is very widespread all over the Philippines, and it used extensively in the local construction industry. - It is a very hard wood which is excellent for turning into small bowls, jewelry accessories, but also used for cutting boards, flooring and much more GMELINA (White Teak) Weight: Abt. 400 Kgs At 12% M.c. Color: Pale, Light Color Scientific Name: Gmelina Aborea Description: One of the most used plantation species in the Philippines. Widely used for fingerjointed and edgeglued materials for shelves, furniture parts, and mouldings OAK Scientific Name: Quercus Rob. Weight:About 600kgs/m3 Color: Pale/light Description:Our Oak primarily comes from Northern Europe and is lighter in colour, and more dense than it's North American equivalent. Lead time for production in Oak will most often be about 6 months, until produciton is stable, after which 3 months production time is normal. BEECH WOOD Color:Pale White. Scientific Name:Fagus Grandifolia Description:Mostly closed, straight grain; fine, uniform texture. Our Beech comes from Northern and Central Europe. CHERRY Color:Golden Light Brown Scientific Name:Prunus, Serotina Description:North American Cherry is one of Americas favorite cabinet and furniture woods, prized for its rich reddish color and fine graining. MAPLE Color:Creamy White To Light Reddish Brown Scientific Name:Acer Saccharum Description:American white Maple is widely used for furniture, and is often used for very pale products with a soft sanded surface. SANTOL Scientific Name: Sandoricum Koetjape Weight: Abt 500 Kgs/m3 Color: Light Brown Description:heartwood is pale reddish-brown when dry, imparting the color to water. It is fairly hard, moderately heavy, close-grained and polishes well. It is plentiful, easy to saw and work, and accordingly popular. If carefully seasoned, it can be employed for house-posts, interior construction, light-framing, barrels, cabinetwork, boats, carts, sandals, butcher's blocks, household utensils and carvings. When burned, the wood emits an aromatic scent. MOUNTAIN PINE Scientific Name: Pinus Color:Light Reddish Weight: Abt 350-400kgs/m3 Description:Pine is grown above 1000 meters in the Philippines. - It is relatively fast grown, but we are able to offer most of our products free of knots.