Materials

At Sylvariswoods, we source and supply premium hardwoods for architecture, interiors, and construction. Thai teak is our flagship material—chosen for its timeless beauty, exceptional stability, and long-term performance.

Our flagship material

Premium Thai Teak

The gold standard for beauty, stability and durability. Naturally rich in oils and ideal for refined interiors and demanding outdoor use.

Naturally rich in oils that resist moisture, rot, and insects.
Exceptional dimensional stability with minimal expansion.
Ages gracefully to a silver-gray patina outdoors.
Ideal for refined interiors and demanding outdoor environments.

Explore 9 Selected Premium Hardwoods

Balau

Very dense and strong wood, ideal for outdoor use: decking, marine structures and heavy construction. Thanks to its high resistance to rot and abrasion, balau is often used for garden furniture, bridges and docks.

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Merbau

Valued for its beautiful colour and weather resistance, often used for flooring and decking, as well as for parquet, staircases and premium garden furniture.

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Meranti

One of the most common species, divided into several categories such as dark red and light red. Widely used for furniture, doors, plywood, window frames, mouldings and interior trim.

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Keruing

Heavy and strong wood for construction purposes: truck floors, bridges and beams. Thanks to its elasticity and resin content, keruing is well suited for reusable pallets and load-bearing structures.

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Chengal

Premium species known for its exceptional natural durability. Considered one of the best for outdoor work and marine construction. Chengal is used for boats, docks, premium decking and jungle power-line poles.

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Mersawa

Light wood suitable for interior work: panel production, furniture and joinery. Due to its lower moisture resistance, mersawa should be used only in dry interiors.

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Acacia

Fast-growing species, often used for furniture, pulp and paper production, as well as for pallets. Acacia is very popular for garden benches, kitchen cutting boards and fuel pellets.

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Kempas

Hard and wear-resistant wood, popular for high-strength flooring in high-traffic areas. Kempas is also used for gymnasiums, dance floors and railway sleepers.

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Resak

Very heavy and strong species for heavy-duty structures, including marine applications. Due to its exceptional hardness, resak is used for mallets, moulds and workbench tops that withstand impact loads.

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Material Comparison

Material	Density	Use	Durability	Indoor / Outdoor
Premium Thai Teak	Medium–high	Flooring, decking, cladding, furniture, joinery	Excellent	Both
Balau	Very high	Decking, marine structures, heavy construction	Excellent	Outdoor / Marine
Merbau	High	Flooring, decking, parquet, staircases	Excellent	Both
Meranti	Medium	Furniture, doors, plywood, frames and trim	Good	Interior / Protected
Keruing	High	Truck floors, bridges, beams, pallets	Very good	Both / Structural
Chengal	Very high	Boats, docks, premium decking, poles	Exceptional	Outdoor / Marine
Mersawa	Light–medium	Panels, furniture, joinery	Moderate	Dry interior
Acacia	Medium–high	Furniture, pulp, pallets, benches, pellets	Good	Both
Kempas	High	High-strength flooring, gyms, dance floors, sleepers	Very good	Interior / Heavy-duty
Resak	Very high	Marine structures, mallets, moulds, workbench tops	Excellent	Outdoor / Heavy-duty

How to Choose the Right Material

Define the Application

Consider where and how the material will be used—structural, decking, cladding, or interiors.

Consider the Environment

Outdoor projects need higher durability and weather resistance.

Match the Aesthetic

Choose the color, grain, and finish that align with your design vision.

Balance Budget & Longevity

Premium hardwoods are an investment built to perform for years.

Not Sure Which Material Is Right for Your Project?

Our team will help you select the best hardwood for your design, performance needs and budget — with samples and technical data, typically within 24 hours.

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