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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Yellow Meranti is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameShorea spp.
Janka hardness700 lbf
Average dried weight35 lb/ft³
Best fitGeneral construction lumber
Overview
Why choose Yellow Meranti?
Yellow Meranti is an imported specialty hardwood. Grows across Southeast Asia. Used for general construction lumber, plywood and furniture for indoors.
Scientific nameShorea spp.
DistributionGrows across Southeast Asia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.3%, Tangential: 7.7%, Volumetric: 10.5%, T/R Ratio: 2.3
DurabilityThe wood is reported as non-durable against decay and open to insect attack.
Yellow Meranti colour, grain, and figure
The wood is typically yellow to yellow-brown and tends to darken as it ages.
The texture is coarse, and the pores are medium to large, and the grain is sometimes interlocked.
Working notes
It is typically easy to work, but interlocked grain can cause trouble when planing. Some species contain a little silica, which can slightly blunt tools.
Serious reactions are uncommon, but Shorea woods such as meranti have caused irritation of the eyes, throat and skin.
Yellow Meranti should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Yellow Meranti
Best projects
Used for general construction lumber, plywood and furniture for indoors.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Yellow Meranti from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Yellow Meranti FAQ
What is Yellow Meranti best used for?
Used for general construction lumber, plywood and furniture for indoors. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Yellow Meranti beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Yellow Meranti?
The buying section on this page links to any Yellow Meranti Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.