Yellow Balaus at UK Timber

Wood is the best material to use if you want to make a cost-efficient project and yet you do not want to compromise with the quality of the output. Unlike other materials, woods are natural and can be grown anywhere. Aside from that, woods have wider varieties when it comes to providing you with the best options. As for timber decking, Oak and Yellow Balau are the top choices of structural engineers.

WHAT IS YELLOW BALAU?

Yellow Balau is a wood that is inherent in the Southeast Asia most especially in Malaysia. The wood is the top choice of home builders not only because of its yellowish appearance that adds to the aesthetic property of a project but also because of its durability. Yellow Balau is a type of hardwood that is resistant from weathering, insect attack and decay even if left untreated.

Under tedious testing, it was found out that untreated Yellow Balaus have a minimum lifespan of 15 years, making it one of the most durable timber. Furthermore, Yellow Balaus are believed to be 50% stronger than oakwoods.

MORE REASONS WHY YELLOW BALAU IS THE TOP CHOICE OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS:

Other reasons such as the following makes Yellow Balau the top choice of structural engineers and local home builders:

• It has the capacity to dry slowly. When a hardwood has the capacity to dry slowly, it means that the wood is advantageous for woodworking. It provides efficient re-sawing before a final product is made.
• It has the best tensile strength. Structural engineers choose Yellow Balau whenever they can for their projects because of its tensile strength to handle stress before breaking.
• It is environment-beneficial. Yellow Balaus are always sourced in sustainable established agencies making it beneficial for environmentally conscious individuals or businesses.
• It is suitable for almost any kind of project. Yellow Balau is undoubtedly one of the best woods to use when making projects that require strength and durability. The timber is suitable for heavy construction, flooring, timber decking and crafting heavy furniture.

UK TIMBER’S YELLOW BALAU

Being one of the largest providers of quality timber in the mainland UK, UK Timber provides only the best types of Yellow Balau. The type of Yellow Balau that we have on hand is air dried to a stable state and therefore readily available whenever you want to use them. Furthermore, the decking board is intentionally made to be reversible so you have the option of choosing which side to use -- the one grooved or the reeded one.