What characterises meranti timber?

Exotic species of timber are used more and more often to make door and window joinery, furniture and many finishing elements. Their popularity results from the combination of an original appearance with excellent properties. Doors and windows made of meranti are readily chosen by clients and architects who appreciate their attractive price, outstanding performance and noble character. From this post you will learn what characterises this species of timber.

Meranti – a few words about the properties of this species of timber

This exotic species of timber comes from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. It enjoys great popularity. It is from it that, of all the exotic species, windows and doors are most often made. Best known are the white and the red varieties, the latter known under the name Red Meranti, whose colouring somewhat resembles mahogany. Meranti is often compared with pine, although in its physical properties it considerably surpasses it. Meranti is far more resistant than pine to the action of changing weather conditions, more durable, harder-wearing and harder. Its considerably higher resistance to shrinkage and swelling results from its particular anatomical structure.

Meranti belongs to the heartwood species. Timber obtained from trees of this type is distinguished by low water permeability and strength in static bending. It is worth deciding to buy windows made of meranti, as this causes no problems with care and maintenance. Thanks to their properties, doors and windows made of this species of timber give interiors excellent thermal and also acoustic insulation.

Meranti is a very dense timber. Its density depends on the species. It reaches from 300 kg/m3 to as much as 800 kg/m3. The greater its density, the more hard-wearing it is. The meranti doors and windows in our range are produced from meranti with a density greater than 450 kg/m3. Using such a dense material contributes to the excellent properties of our products.

What characterises doors and windows made of meranti?

Doors and windows made of meranti have a beautiful, deep red-brown colouring, thanks to which they look very elegant. Their colour and characteristic figure mean that to achieve an original and stunning effect it is enough to paint them with a transparent finish. Meranti doors and windows give every interior a warm atmosphere. They look very noble, giving buildings exotic chic, and are moreover durable and resistant to the action of external factors. This is an excellent proposal for all lovers of the exotic who value the highest quality.