Meranti Red Lauan () is a medium-hardness wood balancing workability and wear resistance, with a Janka hardness of 523 lbf (2326 N) and a density of about 0.52 g/cm³. It originates from se asia and pacific.
With radial shrinkage of 3% and tangential shrinkage of 7.5% (a T/R ratio of 2.5), it is prone to distortion if dried or detailed carelessly, due to its high tangential-to-radial shrinkage ratio. Its fiber saturation point is around 28%, below which the wood begins to shrink and move as it dries.
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