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|  Topic: how many type(colour)s sal wood is there . which is good for making frames for d
how many type(colour)s sal wood is there . which is good for making frames for doors /windows, and why |
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| Wed Jun 25, 2014 | Post #1 | S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
Join date: Mar 2008 | Dear Satish
Sal
wood comes from Sal tree. Sal tree is straight and cylindrical and
attains good length so you can longer lengths in Sal. Sal comes from
Malaysia and other countries and is a little less expensive when
compared to teak | Implementation Raw Material | | Sal
wood is available in the market as Timber logs whereas some vendors are
also selling custom frames that could directly be used in door and
window frames. If you buy a log then you would need to cut the log into
the required frame sizes and then let the door season. Seasoning is a
process where you let the moisture in the wood dry to an optimal level.
In normal dry warm weather, it is suggested that seasoning for about one
month is recommended. After seasoning the timber logs, the logs are
then used in the construction work as required. |
| Style/Finishing | Sal
wood is a rough construction wood. It is used for strength but not for
finishing. Sal wood's surface have small cracks so they are finished
with Paint or Oil but are not recommended for polishing. |
| Maintenance | - Maintenance of Sal wood is easy as Sal wood is durable, termite resistance and remains free from fungi for a long time.
- Direct sun light on Sal wood should be avoided as it can result in cracks in the wood member.
- As the surface of the Sal wood is usually finished with paint, cleaning the wood would just require wiping with cloth.
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| Advantages | - 25 to 30% heavier and 45 to 50% harder and durable than teak wood.
- Resistant to termites, white ants and from fungi for a long period.
- Sal wood is durable and water resistant wood.
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| Disadvantages | - As Sal wood is very hard, it is not easy to saw and work with.
- This wood does not take Polish.
- Direct
sunlight can cause cracks to Sal wood remember if you are planning for
Sal wood flooring or furniture protect them form direct sunlight.
- Can not be used for exterior doors or furniture.
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| Uses | | Sal
wood is used for door and window frame, wooden beam, batten, piles and
tool handle etc. It is not suitable for shutters and furniture. |
| Weight | | Sal wood is 30% heavier than teak wood i.e. its weight is from 900—1000 kg/ cum. |
| Hardness | Sal wood is close grained hard and heavy. It is 50% harder than teak.
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| Termite effect | | It immune to white ant and insects attack and fungus for long period. |
| Durability | | Sal wood is 20—30% stronger than teak. In shock resistance it is about 45% above teak. |
| Color Range | | Pale brown in color, darken on exposure. |
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