Apitong, Keruing
Keruing or Genuine Apitong is the name given to approximately 70 species of Dipterocarpus throughout Southeast Asia. It is a common specie of wood and has been used for truck trailer components since the 1960's. Apitong is one of the most popular exotic hardwood species that comes out of South East Asia. The name Apitong has its origin as the local Philippine name and encompasses the tree species from the genus Dipterocarpus. Due to Apitong’s unique mechanical and physical properties, it is commonly considered to have one of the best strength to weight ratio of any commercially harvested species. Recognizing the wonderfully unique properties of Apitong, many experienced and globally savvy buyers choose the value and reliability of Apitong and consider it the undisputed species of choice for truck and trailer flooring.
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General Information
You may have heard the term rough sawn (or rough cut) lumber before. What it essentially means is that this lumber type is cut into planks and comes directly from the sawmill.
Dimensions on these boards may be inconsistent and tolerances on both the width and thickness can typically run +1/4" / -0".
The planks are thicker than surfaced/planed wood and provide customers with added versatility for any project.
Pros and Cons - Like any other building material, there are some potential pros and cons to be aware of.
As mentioned earlier, rough sawn planks are typically thicker than standard surfaced woods and also heavier, making them a good option where strength and sturdiness are concerned.
Additionally, you may potentially need to take extra time to properly plane, flatten and finish a rough sawn plank to get it to the exact size you need.
Quality
Standard and Better is the typical grade for most truck trailer or industrial applications. In tropical hardwood this means few if any knots, no structural defects, and scattered pin hole is allowed. We inspect all shipments of material at the source with our own quality control personnel.
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