Kayu Bengkirai adalah kayu yang sering digunakan untuk keperluan Outdoor. Kayunya kuat, awet, dan berwarna kuning terang dan ada pecah rambut di permukaan kayu.
Bengkirai
Shorea SPP
Medium to low durability, and rot progresses once fungi develops.
Resistance to termite attacks, but still susceptible to insect attacks.
High strength, very hard and very heavy.
Glues, stains and finishes well.
Pale straw colour when freshly cut, and becomes reddish brown.
Surface easily cracks when exposed to high outdoor temperature, but the cracks may recover in lower temperature.
Not recommended for indoor use because of its instability of shrinkage and expansion.
