CANDELARIA, REGINA JOY C.

CE 501

ENGR. ALEX BALAAN

NOV. 28, 2015

The wood species mentioned here, are the most commonly used in our own production. It
should be noticed that wood is UNIQUE, and there are no two pieces of wood that are
exactly the same, so when dealing with natural products it is important to remember that
there can be variations, and especially there are differences in appearance between flatsawn
and quartersawn wood in appearance, strengths and stability.
Also there are differences even within a small region, and even within a single tree.
Wood is a wonderful material, and it is self-sustaining when grown in well managed forests.
PHILIPPINE ROSEWOOD
Scientific Name: Petersianthus Quadrialatus
Weight: Abt 650 Kgs/m3
Color: Very Dark With Lighter Flames Naturally Occuring
Description: Philippine Rosewood is a very beautiful dark and
flamy wood. It has for many years been used for local boat
making due to its strength and durability. We have introduced
this species for interiors and flooring.

TEAK
Weight: Abt 600kgs.
Color: Brown
Scientific Name: Tectona Grandis
Description: Teak is one of the world's best timbers. Its usage is
multiple, but mainly furniture, decking, and various kitchen
accessories. Especially well-suited for outdoor use.

PHILIPPINE MAHOGANY
Scientific Name: Shorea Negrosensis
Weight: Abt 500kgs/m3
Description: Also known as Lauan, the Philippine Mahogany is
considered the very best in Asia. - The types growing in LUZON
are generally harder and darker, while MINDANAO origin is a
lighter and milder type.

YAKAL
Scientific Name: Shorea Laevis
Weight: Abt 700 Kgs/m3
Color: Yellow To Golden Red
Description: Yakal is a hard and golden Mahogany type which is
used for frequently used products and surfaces. Ideal for outdoor
use also.

ALMON - Red Mahogany

Color: Uniform Light Red
Weight: 450-500kgs/m3
Scientific Name: Shorea Almon
Description: Almon grows in the southern island of Mindanao. It
is uniform in color and weight, and is mild and easy to work.

BAGRAS - Southern Mahogany

Weight: 400-600kgs At 15%
Color: Reddish / Brown
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus Deglupta
Description: Also known as Mindanao Gum or Rainbow
Eucalyptus. Both natural and planation growth. - Furniture and
cabinet making.

BAGTICAN - WHITE LAUAN

Color: Pale To Light Red
Scientific Name: Shorea And Parashorea
Weight: Abt 400-600kgs/m3
Description: Light red or white Lauan and Bagtikan species are
widespread in the Philippines, but vary in weight from north to
south. - Often used for joinery.

IGEM
Weight: 450-600kgs
Scientific Name: Podocarpus Imbricatus
Color: Light Yellow To White
Description: Igem is mainly used as a Ramin replacement for
moldings and frames.

MAHOGANY - (Plantation)
Scientific Name: Swietenica Macrophylla
Color: Redbrownish With Orange Tone
Weight: Abt 500kgs/m3 At 12% M.c.
Description: Swietenia Mahogany has been planted in the
Philippines since the 70ies. Originating in Brazil, where it is now
an endangered species, this plantation species can now be
acquired on sustainable basis. It may contain some small firm
knots, but is available in good quality for furniture purposes.

ACACIA (road side)

Color: Dark Brown, With Very Distingt Sap Wood (yellow)
Weight: Abt. 4-500kgs/m3
Scientific Name: Acacia Auriculaeformi, Racosperma
Aurculiforme
Description: The Acasia grows wild everywhere in the
Philippines, and is often used for local handicrafts, and especially
suited for turning into bowls and plates.

ACACIA MANGIUM
Weight: 545kgs At 12%
Color: Pale Brown With Very Light Sapwood
Scientific Name: Acacia Mangium Willd. Leguminosae
(mimosoideae)
Description: The sapwood of mangium is narrow and pale yellow
to light brown, while the heartwood is olive brown to gray brown,
with darker streaks. It is hard, with a medium texture, strong
and durable (not in contact with the ground). The grain shows an
interlocked figure radially, but looks straight on the flatsawn

surface

NARRA
Scientific Name: Pterocarpus Indicus
Weight: Abt 600 Kgs/m3
Color: Deep Orange Golden To Darker Red Tones
Description: Narra is considered the most valuable wood in the
Philippines, and is therefore very restricted. Special permits are
required for export of finished products. - Most often used for
furniture, flooring, and panels.

PILI
Scientific Name: Canarium Luzonicum
Weight: Abt 500kgs/m3
Color: Whitish, Light Brown
Description: Fruit tree with a nut fruit, also sometimes called
olive. Found mainly in the Philippines. Common in primary forests
and low and medium altitudes. Common names: Antang,
kedondong, piling-liitan, belis, malapili

COCONUT WOOD
Scientific Name: Cocos Nucifera
Color: Brown
Weight: Abt 600kgs/m3
Description: Coconut is very widespread all over the Philippines,
and it used extensively in the local construction industry. - It is a
very hard wood which is excellent for turning into small bowls,
jewelry accessories, but also used for cutting boards, flooring and
much more

GMELINA (White Teak)

Weight: Abt. 400 Kgs At 12% M.c.
Color: Pale, Light Color
Scientific Name: Gmelina Aborea
Description: One of the most used plantation species in the
Philippines. Widely used for finger jointed and edge glued
materials for shelves, furniture parts, and moldings

OAK
Scientific Name: Quercus Rob.
Weight: About 600kgs/m3
Color: Pale/light
Description: Our Oak primarily comes from Northern Europe and
is lighter in color, and more dense than its North American
equivalent. Lead time for production in Oak will most often be
about 6 months, until production is stable, after which 3 months
production time is normal.

BEECH WOOD
Color: Pale White.
Scientific Name: Fagus Grandifolia
Description: Mostly closed, straight grain; fine, uniform texture.
Our Beech comes from Northern and Central Europe.

CHERRY
Color: Golden Light Brown
Scientific Name: Prunus, Serotina
Description: North American Cherry is one of Americas favorite
cabinet and furniture woods, prized for its rich reddish color and
fine graining.

MAPLE
Color: Creamy White To Light Reddish Brown
Scientific Name: Acer Saccharum
Description: American white Maple is widely used for furniture,
and is often used for very pale products with a soft sanded
surface.

SANTOL
Scientific Name: Sandoricum Koetjape
Weight: Abt 500 Kgs/m3
Color: Light Brown
Description: heartwood is pale reddish-brown when dry,
imparting the color to water. It is fairly hard, moderately heavy,
and close-grained and polishes well. It is plentiful, easy to saw
and work, and accordingly popular. If carefully seasoned, it can
be employed for house-posts, interior construction, light-framing,
barrels, cabinetwork, boats, carts, sandals, butcher's blocks,
household utensils and carvings. When burned, the wood emits
an aromatic scent.

MOUNTAIN PINE
Scientific Name: Pinus
Color: Light Reddish
Weight: Abt 350-400kgs/m3
Description: Pine is grown above 1000 meters in the Philippines.
It is relatively fast grown, but we are able to offer most of our
products free of knots.