• Heartwood is yellowish to orange-brown when fresh, weathering to brown or dark red brown.
• Sapwood is well-defined and pale yellow in colour.
• Grain is interlocked.
• Texture is coarse but even.
• Very Durable and Very high resistance to termites.

Chengal

• Heartwood is light yellow-brown with a distinct greenish tinge, darkening on exposure to dark purple-brown or rust red.
• Sapwood is well-defined.
• Grain is interlocked, texture is fine and even.
• Very durable and very high resistance to termite.

• Pine has a blonde colour that can stand alone or with a finish.
• Pine is a bit softer, making it easy to work with.
• Pine develops a nice, rustic patina from age and use, and it resists shrinking and swelling.