Kwila Flooring and Decking

Kwila is the most well-known hardwood decking timber in New Zealand. It is a pale brown to dark reddish-brown coloured hardwood that comes in a good length spread and is known for its stability. One downside is the tannin content in the timber will leech when exposed to weather, a process called bleeding. This tannin bleeding will stain, so care should be taken with tiles, concrete and other porous surfaces. All Kwila sourced by ITI Timspec is 100% FSC certified.

Botanical Name: Intsia spp

Other Names: Merbau (Malaysia), Vesi (Fiji)

Origin: Southwest Asia

FSC Certifications Available on request

Seasoning: The timber dries slowly and if subjected to rapid drying conditions, there is a definite tendency for end splitting and surface checking to occur. It has a low shrinkage factor.

Uses: Very good heavy construction timber. Ideally suited for decking and outdoor furniture. It is also used in internal joinery and flooring, striking tool handles and carving.