Bangkirai
[bang ki rai]; [Shorea spp.]; Trade name Bangkirai (D, GB, F)
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Origin |
South and Southeast Asia, East Asia: India, Indochina, Philippines to Java |
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bulk density |
0,65-1,16 g/cc |
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durability class |
2-3 |
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Differential radial shrinkage |
0,16-0,19% |
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Differential shrinkage tangential |
0,37-0,43% |
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wood color |
red-brown |
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wood structure |
interlocked grain |
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Usage |
Terrace wood |
Bangkirai is not a separate tree species but a collective term for numerous Asian genera. Woods known as "Bangkirai" have the largest market share among tropical woods in Germany. The wood quality can vary greatly within the tree species group. Mostly the tree species Yellow Ballau is sold as Bangkirai. However, other types of wood can also be called Bangkirai. Therefore, unequivocal analysis of Bangkirai's technical characteristics is very difficult.
Best Seller Bangkirai
The types of wood with the trade name Bangkirai conquered the European market in the XNUMXs. The quality here was mostly very good. Goods that have recently been imported are more and more often found to have clear defects. Due to the strong demand in recent years, massive clearing of the wood has led to severe deforestation in Asia. Outside, the wood tends to wash out its ingredients and the associated soiling of the surface and surrounding components.
Alternatives to Bangkirai
At Betterwood we have decided against importing Bangkirai because the quality risk is too high and the origin is often unclear. As an alternative to Bangkirai you can find Betterwood decking from Garapa and Cumaru with very good technical characteristics.
Sources: tropix, Wikipedia, GD wood
from 6,10 €
Cumaru decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ partly rough surface ✗ high power development
Tip: Sand the floorboards after they have been exposed to the weather for the first time.
from 8,75 €
Cumaru decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ partly rough surface ✗ high power development
Tip: Sand the floorboards after they have been exposed to the weather for the first time.
from 11,50 €
Cumaru decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €70 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ best durability ✓ particularly robust and scratch-resistant
Disadvantages: ✗ partly rough surface ✗ high power development
Tip: Sand the floorboards after they have been exposed to the weather for the first time.
from 9,10 €
Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: €65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color
Disadvantages: ✗ Substances containing iron lead to discoloration ✗ Unscrewed tends to warp
Tip: Patio cleaning removes discoloration and
Professional interim storage avoids delay.
from 9,80 €
Garapa decking boards, FSC 100%
Price from: €65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ homogeneous, light color
Disadvantages: ✗ Substances containing iron lead to discoloration ✗ Unscrewed tends to warp
Tip: Patio cleaning removes discoloration and
Professional interim storage avoids delay.
from 9,10 €
Jatoba decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €65 per m2, resistance class: 1-2
Advantages: ✓ smooth surface ✓ strong color and grain
Disadvantages:✗ unoiled tendency to crack ✗ colored ingredients wash out
Tip: Clean and oil decking boards after installation.
from 3,60 €
Teak decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €130 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ Best durability and dimensional stability ✓ Lowest risk of cracks and splinters
Disadvantages: ✗ relatively expensive ✗ not very long boards
Tip: Lay decking boards together.
from 13,25 €
Teak decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €130 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ Long teak planks up to 390cm long ✓ Best durability and dimensional stability ✓ Lowest risk of cracks and splinters
Disadvantages: ✗ varying grain due to finger jointing
Tip: Optical transitions of the finger joints fade under weathering.
from 6,65 €
Teak decking, FSC 100%
Price from: €130 per m2, resistance class: 1
Advantages: ✓ Best durability and dimensional stability ✓ Lowest risk of cracks and splinters
Disadvantages: ✗ relatively expensive ✗ not very long boards
Tip: Lay decking boards together.
