Wood guide · species library
Hardness, density and durability as meter bars on one shared scale, so you can compare them by eye — in-stock woods first, ready to price.
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Two finishing systems that differ in feel, durability and work involved — pick by how the piece is used.
Real-wood feel, visible grain, food-safe, fewer steps, lower cost
High water, heat and scratch resistance, more steps
See each system's price in the estimator; our team confirms the final price.
≈ approximate = a figure for the trade group or plantation-grown timber (plantation/research data), not a test result for that species itself · MC = moisture content at the time of testing (12% is the standard)
Janka = the force needed to press a steel ball into the wood; the higher it is, the better the wood resists denting · Real-world properties depend on where the timber came from, its age and how it was kiln-dried. Our team can help you pick a wood that suits your budget and how the piece will be used.
Solid wood is strong and hard-wearing, can be repaired, sanded back and refinished, and lasts longer. Substitute materials cost less but usually do not handle humidity well and are hard to repair — they suit different kinds of work.
It depends on the use, the budget and the tone you want: teak stands up to sun and humidity, while makha is very hard and suits table tops. Compare them on our wood guide page, or ask our team to recommend one.
Janka is the force needed to press an 11.28 mm steel ball halfway into the wood. The higher the figure, the better the wood resists denting and wear, which suits flooring and stairs. The standard figure is measured at 12% wood moisture content.
Some species have no test result of their own, so we use a trade-group figure (the balau or keruing groups, for example) or a figure from plantation-grown timber in research, which may have been tested at a moisture content other than 12%. We state the moisture content (MC) at the time of testing for every figure. They are fine for a rough comparison, but should not be used as structural design values.
They are controlled under the CITES convention and/or Thai law, and trade and export are restricted. WisutWood shows the information for study and comparison only: we do not sell or quote these species, and we suggest legal alternatives such as padauk, daeng or makha mong with proper documentation.
There are many to choose from depending on the use and the budget. In stock right now are species such as takhian thong, sadao thiam and finger-jointed rubberwood (for furniture). Other popular species such as teak, padauk, daeng, teng and makha mong are quoted and sourced per job, and imported species such as white oak, walnut, ash and merbau are available too. Compare the Janka hardness, durability and best uses of each on our wood guide at wisutwood.com/wood-guide (in-stock status is updated to real inventory). Species controlled by law, such as phayung and ching chan, we do not sell — we suggest legal alternatives instead.
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