Keruing Timber - Cut to Size, Planed all round and Smooth
Premium Quality Keruing Wood
Keruing, a versatile and durable hardwood, is sourced from Southeast Asia. Renowned for its exceptional strength, Keruing timber is ideal for heavy-duty applications such as lorry decking, flooring, and outdoor furniture. It boasts excellent shock resistance and moderate durability, making it a reliable choice for demanding environments. While not immune to all termite species, Keruing requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to preservative treatments. Its rich, reddish-brown color adds warmth and character to any project, making it a popular choice for both interior and exterior uses. Sourced from sustainable forests, Keruing is a strong and durable hardwood with a reddish-brown color and a distinctive grain pattern. This versatile timber is a popular choice for a variety of applications, including: Construction, Flooring, Joinery, Furniture making and Veneers.
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Cut to Size / Planed Keruing Timber
The sapwood is greyish-brown and distinct, and usually 50mm to 75mm wide. The heartwood varies from light red to reddish-brown or brown, darkening on exposure. The grain is usually straight but may be shallowly interlocked, and the texture is moderately coarse or coarse.
Many Tropical timbers including Keruing may be affected by the tiny Ambrosia beetle when the logs are fresh-felled and lying on the Forest floor in humid climates. As soon as the log is resawn and kiln-dried, the Ambrosia dies i.e. it is not continuous damaging woodworm. This is not considered a defect.
Ordering Keruing Timber
The benefits of Keruing timber derive mainly from its strength. It is moderately resistant to shock and moderately durable. While it is non-resistant to some termite breeds, it requires little maintenance, is very hard-wearing, and is ideal for both outdoor furniture and construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the typical uses for Keruing?
Keruing is a versatile and durable hardwood suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Construction: heavy-duty flooring, beams, joists, and other structural components
- Flooring: solid and engineered hardwood flooring for residential and commercial spaces
- Joinery: windows, doors, stairs, and other interior and exterior joinery
- Furniture: tables, chairs, cabinets
- Veneers: decorative veneers for furniture and cabinetry
- Railway sleepers and bridge timbers
How does Keruing compare to other hardwoods?
Keruing is known for its:
- Strength and durability: It is a strong and durable wood with good resistance to decay and insect attack.
- Distinctive grain: It has a prominent grain pattern with a range of colors from light to dark reddish-brown.
- Moderate workability: It is moderately easy to work with, although it can have a blunting effect on cutting edges due to its silica content.
- Affordable price point: It is generally more affordable than some premium hardwoods like oak or teak.
It is often compared to other Southeast Asian hardwoods like Meranti, but Keruing tends to be denser and more durable.
Is Keruing a good choice for outdoor projects?
Keruing has good natural durability and resistance to decay, making it suitable for some outdoor applications. However, it's essential to treat it with a protective finish designed for exterior use to ensure its longevity. It can be used for outdoor furniture, decking, and cladding with proper treatment and maintenance.
How do I finish Keruing?
Keruing can be finished with a variety of products, including oil-based finishes, water-based finishes, and stains. Oil-based finishes tend to enhance the natural beauty of the wood, while water-based finishes are more environmentally friendly. Stains can be used to change the color of the wood to match your desired aesthetic.
For a high-quality and natural finish, we recommend Rubio Monocoat. It enhances the beauty of the wood while providing excellent protection.
Before applying any finish, be sure to sand the wood smooth and remove any dust or debris. Always test the finish on a scrap piece of Keruing first to ensure you're happy with the results.
What sizes of Keruing do you offer?
We offer Keruing in a wide range of sizes, both standard and custom. You can find detailed information about our available sizes on our website or contact us directly to discuss your specific requirements. We also offer a cut-to-size service, so you can get the exact dimensions you need for your project.
Where does your Keruing come from?
Our Keruing is sourced from sustainably managed forests in Southeast Asia. We are committed to responsible forestry practices and ensure that our timber comes from suppliers who prioritize environmental stewardship and sustainable harvesting.
Keruing Hardwood Tips
Standard Delivery
Click & Collect and Delivery - Timbersource usually aims to dispatch orders within 5 working days for most requirements. We will endeavour to complete your order ahead of schedule.
Next Day / Same Working Day
Click and Collect - Same working day collection when you order by 12:00pm**
Delivery - Next working day delivery when you order by 12:00pm (please call +44 (0) 1373 469905 to ask if we can offer Same Working Day Delivery)
**Subject to Stock availability and excludes Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Christmas Periods.
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