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Practical advice on species, specifications, legality and shipping, written by our export team in Surabaya.

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Borneo Woods Indonesia Blog

Merbau vs Bengkirai: choosing the right hardwood for decking: Both are dense, durable Indonesian hardwoods. The right choice depends on colour, budget and how hard the deck will work.
SVLK explained: how Indonesia verifies legal timber: What the Indonesian timber legality system covers, and how its documents support your import due diligence.
Your first hardwood order FOB Surabaya: a practical checklist: From specification to container loading, these are the points to confirm before you pay the deposit.
Red, Yellow and White Meranti: what is the difference?: Meranti is a trade group, not a single tree. Knowing the types helps you order the right timber for the job.
Kiln dried vs air dried: which should you specify?: Moisture content decides how timber behaves after installation. Here is how to choose between KD and AD.
How we pack timber for ocean freight: Good packaging protects your timber over weeks at sea. A look at how every bundle leaves our yard.
Moulding profiles and custom sizes: working from your drawing: Shiplap, tongue and groove, cladding and bespoke profiles machined to your specification.
Hardwood doors and fluted wall panels: what designers are asking for: Fluted surfaces, oversized pivot doors and dark finishes are driving demand for solid tropical hardwood.
Caring for tropical hardwood decking: Simple maintenance keeps Merbau and Bengkirai decks looking good for years. Share this with your customers.