Tag: Bangkirai

Robin Wilson

Deck Maintenance

Kayu President’s Opinion on Deck Maintenance “all deck surfaces need sweeping and cleaning” President’s opinion on deck maintenance My primary concern for writing this blog, is that anyone might think that the maintenance of Kayu® decking is anywhere near excessive, because cleaning should never be a reason to use another deck material over Kayu®. All deck surfaces need sweeping and cleaning. Read More The Proven Way A proven way to utilize Kayu® decking is to finish our hardwood with one coat of oil and let it “silver out” and enjoy

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Kiln Dryers in Indonesia
Robin Wilson

KAYU® 100% Kiln-Dried Hardwood

At KAYU® International, we value high-quality consistency so all of our Hardwood is 100% Kiln-Dried.   One of the most crucial fundamentals to woods strength and performance over time is to consistently dry the wood to its optimum moisture content (MC). The two methods of drying are Kiln-Dried (KD) or Air-Dried (AD). All our KAYU® Exotic Hardwood is 100% Kiln-Dried (KD) and inspected twice in SE Asia by our exclusive graders before the wood is shipped. Our Kiln-Dried lumber uses a highly sophisticated process of computer and operator-controlled heat and

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Mahogany – Dark Red Meranti

KAYU ® Mahogany (DRM) Decking Understanding about Mahogany – Dark Red Meranti: Mahogany – Dark Red Meranti is among the most commonly used decking types. This is popular because it’s 100% clear grade type of hardwood which is native to Southeast Asian countries. The botanical name of Dark Red Meranti is Shorea acuminata. There is much more to know about this species. And, this article will help you in understanding about Dark Red Meranti in a better way. Various Names Adopted by this Species: Dark Red Meranti has adopted various

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KAYU Golden Balau Compared to Teak Decking

Teak is a popular choice for hardwoods.  Here it is Compared to KAYU Golden Balau KAYU Golden Balau (aka Yellow Balau and Bangkirai) and Teak are exotic hardwoods similar in many ways. They both have a rich, golden brown color and have a high oil content which makes both hardwoods very durable and resistant to the elements, insects, twisting and warping.  Because of the density of both species, Teak and Yellow Balau are popular choices for heavy duty applications, including (but not limited to) outdoor furniture, park benches, boat decks,

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Hardwood Decking – Balau Hardwood Decking

KAYU ® Golden Balau (Bangkirai/YB) Decking Golden Balau is also known as Bangkirai and is vibrant golden brown in color.  Balau is a prevalent choice of wood because of its durability and resistance to insects, twisting and warping.  Also worthy of noting, because of its excessively hard density and elevated oil content, Golden Balau is ideal for outdoor decks and furniture.  Many of our customers also prefer Golden Balau for building outdoor furniture, cabinets and more. With 20 continuous years of successful business, KAYU International is a globally recognized leader

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Robin Wilson

The Wood Experts – We Have What You Need In Stock

KAYU ® International – Wood Industry Trained Professionals, “The Wood Experts” Stocking year round, coast to coast: KAYU Batu (Red Balau), KAYU Mahogany (Dark Red Meranti), KAYU Siap (Pre-Finished), KAYU Golden Balau (Bangkirai/YB), Batu Deck Tiles, Deck Accessories, KAYU Keruing (Apitong Truck Decking) and more! Our KAYU warehouse is stocked with what you need and ready to deliver to you quickly! As with all KAYU hardwood, all our new 2014 new loads have just been inspected for quality control with KAYU exclusive graders in March, 2014 in SE Asia and are

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Scientific Certification Systems Recognizes KAYU International, Inc. with Forest Stewardship Council™ Chain of Custody Certification

January 20, 2014 – Tualatin, Oregon – KAYU International, Inc. announced that is has earned Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) Chain of Custody certification from Scientific Certification Systems, one of the world’s leading FSC certifiers and one of FSC’s founding members.  FSC provides third-party certification confirming that materials sold as FSC certified are harvested from well-managed forest operations.  At KAYU International, forest sustainability is taken extremely seriously and obtaining FSC CoC certification was a major step to solidify their position as company that operates in an environmentally friendly manner. KAYU International

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