Kekatong

HEAVY-DUTY HARDWOOD

Scientific name Cynometra spp. (Leguminosae). It is a great alternative for popular hardwood species such as Chengal and Balau.

It has an higher density than another popular hardwood species which is certified as the strongest wood by the Malaysian Timber Industry Board - Chengal.

Appearance

Kekatong's heartwood is red-brown or claret red in colour and is attractively streaked with lighter coloured layers and often has a unqiue feature of small brown-black corewood. With shallowly interlocked grain pattern, as well as moderately fine and even texture.

Kekatong Wood - Smooth Finished
Kekatong Wood - Smooth Finished

Strength

Kekatong is an excellent choice for outdoor applications where exposure to harsh environment.

Its natural oils and resins, which act as protective barriers against fungi, insects, and other pests.

Kekatong Wood - Roof Truss

Application

Kekatong is suitable for all form of heavy construction, indoor and outdoor.

Excels in wide range of uses like flooring, decking, and fences, window frames, door frames and other decorative elements, offering both strength and beauty for various woodworking projects.

Featured Kekatong Projects

"Experience the timeless allure of KEKATONG wood, where its enduring durability and captivating wood grain come together to elevate your creations to a new level of beauty and longevity."

Kekatong Wood - Outdoor Park Decking

Outdoor Playground

- Kiln dried and smooth sanded.
- Finished size of 50mm x 70mm (2" x 3").
- Clear and complementary colour finish.

Kekatong Wood - Wooden Fencing

Wood Fencing

- Kiln drying and smooth sanding processes.
- Finished size of 20mm x 100mm (1" x 4").
- Clear and complementary colour finish.

Kekatong Wood - Roof Truss

Roof Truss

- Kiln dried, with customised roof truss profile.
- Finished size of 45mm x 100mm (2" x 4").
- Clear coating finish.

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