Specifications:
1) Flooring trade name: red balau (shorea spp.)
2) Other names: balau, red balau, balau merah, guijo
3) Grows in: Indonesia
4) Characteristics:
a) Air-dry density: 0.81 - 0.89g/cm3.
b) Heavy and hard woodiness, with a fine and even structure
c) Fulvous
d) Dries slowly, less cracking
e) High stability
f) Outstanding corrosion resistance, worm-proof
g) Suitable for making heavy bridge structures, flooring, docks,
ship decks, door and window frames, sports related equipment