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Melantai – Durable Tropical Hardwood for Heavy-Duty & Outdoor Applications

Melantai wood is a dense and durable tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia, prized for its excellent performance in demanding environments. With a rich reddish-brown tone and coarse texture, it offers a natural blend of strength and beauty.

This hardwood is sustainably sourced and available in custom sizes to meet specific project requirements. Whether for structural, marine, or outdoor use, Melantai delivers high load-bearing capability and long-term reliability.

1. Common Uses & Industry Applications

• Heavy-duty beams, posts, and supports
• Outdoor decking and exposed flooring
• Marine structures: docks, piers, boat components
• Bridge construction and fender systems
• Exterior joinery and structural frameworks
• Sleepers, pallets, and high-load platforms
• Retaining walls and foundation structures

2. Technical Specifications
 

Specification	Details
Species Name	Melantai
Botanical Name	Shorea spp.
Timber Type	Heavy Hardwood
Density (Air Dry)	~850–1,050 kg/m³
Durability	High – Naturally resistant to decay, insects, and moisture
Moisture Treatment	Available kiln-dried or untreated
Certifications	PEFC Certified Sustainable Timber
Common Applications	Heavy construction, marine, decking, flooring
Use Environment	Outdoor, marine, structural
Grain & Appearance	Coarse texture, interlocked grain, reddish-brown
Available Sizes	Custom sizes available (length, width, thickness)

3. Why Choose Melantai Timber?

• Extremely dense and strong – ideal for structural and marine projects
• Natural resistance to rot, termites, and weathering
• Suitable for exterior and underwater applications.
• Beautiful, rich hardwood look with minimal maintenance
• Responsibly sources and processed to meet quality standards