Air Dry Density: 575 – 735kg/m³

Distinguished by its bright yellow colour, this timber is normally found in low-lying flat or undulating land to hills and mountains. It is used mainly in light construction, general utility purposes, planking, panelling & partitioning, furniture, flooring, pallets and plywood.

Meranti is widely harvested and widely available worldwide. It should be moderately priced despite the fact that it is imported, though some specific species of Yellow Meranti are reported to be endangered.