Shorea wood furniture is likewise denser and heavier, has a solid protection from creepy crawly invasions, form, and water, and its common nectar or rosy shading can remain for the first or two years before it blurs into an excellent dim tone. Subject: Shorea wood source Category: Miscellaneous Asked by: bev357-ga List Price: $7.50: Posted: 18 Aug 2004 11:44 PDT Expires: 17 Sep 2004 11:44 PDT Question ID: 389562 Where does "Shorea" wood come from? Phone - 800-237-7798 / 352-895-8806. Pretty sure that’s just where the wood was sourced. Answer : Subject: Re: Shorea wood source Answered By: tutuzdad-ga on 18 Aug 2004 12:38 PDT … J J 4 years ago I am haing some cracking in some doors i made with a yellow balau core and a 1/8″ thick face veneer of yellow balau. How would you like to be a termite trying bite into a wood as dense as these. Shorea Wood Outdoor Furniture, Best Product Deals Made from premium grade “Eucalyptus Gradis” hardwood, this chair is extremely durable and remains unaffected by all variations in weather. Especially in damp conditions, it's extremely competent at combating insect attacks and decay. This is true for the same reasons that make the wood water resistant (the density and oils in the wood) and as we discussed earlier Shorea has the same properties. 0. Our commercial woodworking department generates many cross cut shorts and narrow rips. Showcasing an island inspired design in a versatile natural teak finish and construction of eco-friendly, plantation grown Shorea wood which is known for its exceptional durability and natural resistance to water, this potting bench is designed for outdoor entertainment use. Call for pricing on lumber orders above 250 board feet. Am I contributing to tropical deforestation if I purchase furniture made from it? It prospers most commonly in Indonesia but can also be seen in Malaysia, the Philippines and certain parts of Northern India. Shorea is a tropical hardwood found and developed in South East Asia. Reply. Shorea wood is more abundant than many other types of wood that are traditionally used to build outdoor furniture, such as similarly colored teak, so it's typically a more affordable, eco-friendly decor option. The wood is a tremendously popular export and widely used as a slightly cheaper alternative to teak, although there’s little between the two when broken down to their core essence. They used Shorea wood in buildings in Holland at the turn of the century because of the resistance to rot. When you purchase 100-249 board feet, you receive a 7% discount on your board foot price. These pieces are available for sale at reduced pricing. Email - jwtaylor@taylorincorporated.com 19723 JONES RD, PEYTON, CO 80831 For Multi-Family Quotations or Questions “Shorea” is a genus of trees that contains many species listed by the IUCN as being critically endangered, so hopefully when they claim it is “sustainable” that claim is genuine.