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Meranti Hardwood Timber Cut to Size 

From £12.88

Malaysian Dark Red Meranti is a generally stable, neutral timber, ranging in colour from pale red to deep purple-brown. Useful for a variety of garden projects, Meranti is easy to work with and can be painted or stained. Order cut to size Meranti smooth planed squared edge. 

Location: Exterior, Interior | Best for: Garden Furniture, Doors, Windows | Density: Medium | Good for painting: Yes

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Cut to Size / Planed Meranti Hardwood Timber 

The sapwood is lighter in colour and distinct from the heartwood which is red-brown darkening to a dark red; planed surfaces fairly lustrous, stripe figure on radial surfaces. Grey-coloured narrow streaks are often present on all longitudinal surfaces, caused by concentric layers of resin canals. The texture is rather coarse but even, and the grain is interlocked and wavy. The wood weighs on average, 710 kg/m³ when dried.

Many Tropical timbers including Meranti may affected by the tiny Ambrosia beetle when the logs are fresh-felled and lying on 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 especially as these timbers are frequently given a paint finish and either a coloured or dark stain typically hides any pin marks.

Ordering Meranti Hardwood Timber 

We find that many people ordering Meranti timber from Timbersource value this wood for its similarity to mahogany, and often use it for windows, conservatories, and doors. When ordering Meranti timber cut to size from Timbersource, you will be able to select from thicknesses of 1", 1¼", 1½", 2", 2½", 3" and 4", widths of around 4" – 12”, and lengths of around 7’ - 18’.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meranti Hardwood Timber 

What can this timber be used for?

Dark Red Meranti is used for: cladding, joinery interior and exterior, flooring, furniture, cabinet work, general construction, boatbuilding and much more. Thicknesses 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 51mm, 63mm and 76mm. Widths 4" - 12", mainly 6" - 8", lengths 7' - 18' average approx. 12'. 

How strong and durable is this timber?

The average figure for strength and stiffness in bending and compression for Dark Red Meranti is about 20 per cent higher than that for Light Red Meranti; in shear there is about 10 per cent difference, and in hardness, over 30 per cent. 

What are its physical properties?

The timber of the various species works well and in general, are capable of a good smooth surface, but a reduction of cutting angle to 20° is beneficial where a tendency for the grain to tear becomes apparent. The dulling effect on saws and cutters varies somewhat with the species but is usually quite small.

What Wood Works for outdoor joinery?

Meranti is similar to Idigbo in that it is lightweight yet strong and can sustain a great deal of moisture.

It is commonly used for outdoor joinery such as doors, gates, garage doors and garden wall panels.

Download Meranti Hardwood Timber Spec Sheet

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Meranti Hardwood Tips

Meranti is stable but softer and less durable than Sapele 

Meranti is a very inert timber and doesnt tend to react with soil contact making it very good for garden projects such as planters

For more structural outdoor projects saple or iroko are better options

Can be soft enough to cut thin sections with a sharpe knife

Standard 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 - next 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 meet your timescale requirements) 
 

**Subject to Stock availability and excludes Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Christmas Periods.

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