Imported · Fabaceae family
Merbau ไม้หลุมพอ (เมอบาว)
Intsia bijuga
Merbau pricing
This species is sourced in batches — you can still get an indicative estimate, and our team will confirm the price and the next batch
Estimate your projectThe final price depends on board width, length, grade and order quantity
Strong, excellent stability (T/R 1.7), highly durable, well suited to flooring and outdoor work
Known in Thailand as "Lumpho" · WDB rates it a top-class flooring timber
Mechanical properties of Merbau
| Property | Value | Data status |
|---|---|---|
| Janka hardness | 7,620 N (1,840 lbf) MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Density | 815 kg/m³ MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Bending strength (MOR) | 145.2 MPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Stiffness (MOE) | 15.93 GPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Compressive strength parallel to grain | 73.4 MPa MC 12% | Standard test result |
| Radial shrinkage | 2.9% | Standard test result |
| Tangential shrinkage | 4.8% | Standard test result |
| Volumetric shrinkage | 8% | Standard test result |
≈ approximate = a figure for the trade group or plantation-grown timber, not a test result for this species itself · MC = moisture content at testing · Real values vary with the source of the timber, its age and how it was kiln-dried
Durability and working properties
- Durability
- Very durable · resists decay and insects
- Machining / working
- Finishes well · hard to saw (sticky resin) · water-soluble yellow staining
Sustainability and sourcing
Merbau is imported timber: every lot should come with import papers and a traceable source.
WisutWood uses legal timber, can issue sawn-timber control documents, and kiln-dries to 12% moisture content or less, so the woodwork lasts and does not have to be torn out and replaced.
Questions about Merbau
What is the botanical name of Merbau, and what else is it called?
The botanical name of Merbau is Intsia bijuga. It belongs to the Fabaceae family. Trade names: Merbau, Kwila, Ipil · Local names: Central Merbau, South Lumpho
How hard is Merbau?
Janka hardness 7,620 N (1,840 lbf) (MC 12%) · Density 815 kg/m³ (MC 12%)
Can Merbau be used outdoors?
Suitable for outdoor use · Durability: Very durable · resists decay and insects
What work is Merbau good for?
Flooring, decking, terraces, structural work, outdoor furniture — Strong, excellent stability (T/R 1.7), highly durable, well suited to flooring and outdoor work
Can WisutWood build my job in Merbau?
Yes, on enquiry. Merbau is sourced in batches, so price and lead time depend on the sizes and the sourcing round. Legal note: IUCN vulnerable — legal-origin documentation required
