Heavy Hopea

Heavy Hopea is found growing through out south east Asia and Papua New Guinea. Trees are report to grow upwards of 45m in height with trunks reaching 120cm in diameter or more. Timber is commonly used in New Zealand for decking, flooring and outdoor furniture.

Heavy Hopea is commonly use in Boat building and marine construction, Domestic and commercial flooring, Decking, Heavy construction, Joinery, Mine timbers, Wharf construction, Building and construction, Handles and Sporting Goods.

Botanical Name:
Hopea iriana spp
Standard Trade Names:
Heavy Hopea
Giam
Other Names:
gagil, giam (Sabah) merawan (Malaya) gisok-gisok, kaliot, magasusu, manggachapui, narek (Philippines) sangal, tjengal, balau (Indonesia) lao-two, mai tajien (Thailand) emang besi (Borneo)
Origin of Product:
Papua New Guinea
Grade:
Stocked:
Yes
Availability:
Available ex-stock in kiln dried sizes 75 x 40 100 x 40 and 150 x 40mm.
Link to Species Info for this product:
Heavy Hopea