Q: What is Malaysian Oak?

 A: Malaysian Oak is a plantation grown hardwood from Malaysia.  It is also known as Hevea Brasiliensis

 Q: What are the charecteristics of Malaysian Oak?

A: The main charecteristics are as follows: 

• Plantation Grown Hardwood - NOT Rainforest Timber

• Heavy, Solid Wood - Density Rating akin to Birch or Ash

• Strength Grouping the same as Maple

• Exceedingly Durable

• Strong and sturdy - Resists checking (small end cracks)

• Open grain pattern with some concentric marking

• Bonds well with industrial adhesives, making it a natural in furniture manufacturing

• Knots are generally small and scattered

• Colour: Pale Cream to Yellowish Brown – Perfect for stain or paint!

• Takes a stain or paint beautifully

• A popular choice for furniture manufacturing