Keruing

Origin	Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
Raw density	0.64-0.88 g/cm³
Durability class	Class 3 – moderately durable
Radial shrinkage	0,22-0,30 %
Tangential shrinkage	0,40-0,60 %
Wood color	Reddish-brown to dark brown, sapwood light gray to pinkish
Wood structure	Coarse-pored, often with resinous channels
Use	Decking, construction timber, vehicle construction, industrial timber

Origin & character of the wood

Keruing comprises numerous species from the genus Dipterocarpus, which are native to the tropical forests of South East Asia. The trees produce a hard, heavy wood that is particularly suitable for technically demanding applications. Due to its high strength, Keruing is particularly valued in the commercial sector.

Structure with powerful radiance

Keruing shows a color spectrum from reddish-brown to dark brown, often accompanied by distinctive resin channels. The coarse pores give the wood a robust appearance and make it a reliable material for construction projects. You can find information on the durability classes here.

Strong wood for hard-wearing applications

Thanks to its high bulk density and stability, Keruing is particularly suitable for decking boardsconstructions or vehicle floors. The wood retains its shape even under high loads. Further relevant terms and types of wood can be found in the Betterwood dictionary.

Sources: Holz vom Fach, Tropix

Garapa decking boards finger-jointed 145mm

ab 9,80 €

Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2

Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color

Disadvantages: ✗ Ferrous materials lead to discoloration ✗ Tendency to warp if not screwed down

Tip: patio cleaning removes discoloration and
professional interim storage prevents warping.

Teak decking boards 125mm

ab 6,90 €

Teak decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 130 per m2, resistance class: 1

Advantages: ✓ Best durability and dimensional stability ✓ Lowest risk of cracking and splintering

Disadvantages: ✗ Relatively expensive ✗ Not very long planks

Tip: Lay decking boards together.

Cumaru decking boards 145mm

ab 11,85 €

Cumaru decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: € 70 per m2, resistance class: 1

Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant

Disadvantages: ✗ Partly rough surface ✗ High force development

Tip: Sand the boards after the first weathering.