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.
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.
A comparison of Thai and imported woods often used in woodwork. We do not keep these in stock, but we can order them in batches — message our team to check the next batch and the price.
| Species | Janka hardness | Density | Durability | Availability | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Quercus alba ไม้โอ๊คขาว Suitable outdoors | 5,990 N (1,350 lbf) MC 12% | 755 kg/m³ MC 12% | Very durable · watertight heartwood (tyloses) | On request / sourced | Wood flooring Furniture Wood doors & windows |
| Black Walnut Juglans nigra ไม้วอลนัท | 4,490 N (1,010 lbf) MC 12% | 610 kg/m³ MC 12% | Very durable (decay) · prone to insect attack | On request / sourced | Furniture |
| European Oak Quercus robur ไม้โอ๊คยุโรป Suitable outdoors | 4,980 N (1,120 lbf) MC 12% | 675 kg/m³ MC 12% | Very good decay resistance | On request / sourced | Wood flooring Furniture Wood doors & windows |
| Red Oak Quercus rubra ไม้โอ๊คแดง | 5,430 N (1,220 lbf) MC 12% | 700 kg/m³ MC 12% | Non-durable to perishable · open pores | On request / sourced | Wood flooring Furniture |
| Hard Maple Acer saccharum ไม้เมเปิลแข็ง | 6,450 N (1,450 lbf) MC 12% | 705 kg/m³ MC 12% | Non-durable to perishable · prone to insect attack | On request / sourced | Wood flooring Furniture |
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White Ash
Fraxinus americana
ไม้แอชขาว
IUCN Critically Endangered (emerald ash borer) — supply is tight (not a CITES listing)
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5,870 N (1,320 lbf) MC 12% | 675 kg/m³ MC 12% | Perishable · no insect resistance · high shock resistance | On request / sourced | Wood flooring Furniture |
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Merbau
Intsia bijuga
ไม้หลุมพอ (เมอบาว) Suitable outdoors
IUCN vulnerable — legal-origin documentation required
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7,620 N (1,840 lbf) MC 12% | 815 kg/m³ MC 12% | Very durable · resists decay and insects | On request / sourced | Wood flooring Wood decking Timber structure Pavilions & pergolas Furniture |
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Honduran Mahogany
Swietenia macrophylla
ไม้มะฮอกกานี
Legally protected species (CITES) — for reference only
⚠️ CITES Appendix II and IUCN Endangered — export is controlled · CITES documentation required · shown for comparison only, not offered for sale
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4,020 N (900 lbf) MC 12% | 590 kg/m³ MC 12% | Moderately to very durable · termite-resistant | Legally controlled (CITES) — reference only | Furniture |
| Radiata Pine Pinus radiata ไม้สนเรดิเอตา | 3,150 N (710 lbf) MC 12% | 515 kg/m³ MC 12% | Heartwood non-durable to perishable · sapwood treats well | On request / sourced | Furniture |
≈ 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.
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Nong Ngueak · WisutWood
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