Kempas Decking

Koompassia spp,Thongbueng, Gemaris, Hampas, Nyari, Kempas rawang, Impas (Sabah), Mengris (Sarawak),Tualangun

Kempas has been very popular as a less expensive alternative tropical hardwood. Available in prefinished solid only in two widths.

Difficult to work, like most tropical hardwoods.

Durable except for inground

Orange-red to red-brown heartwood. Grain: Interlocked, sometimes wavy Texture: Coarse

Flooring, decking, outdoor furniture. plywood, sleepers, bridges, wharfage