카폴 데크재 (Kapur)

인도네시아산 카폴(Kapur)데크재입니다. 

인도네시아, 말레이지아 및 동남아등지의 낮은 습원에서 자라는 상록교목으로 높이는 60m 직경은 80~100cm에 이르는 수종입니다. 수간이 곧게 자라 넓은 재면의 목재를 얻을 수 있으며, 잔가지도 많지 않아 품질좋은 목재를 생산할 수 있습니다. 벌채시 캄포향이 나며, 내구성이 좋아 건축재로는 아주 좋은 목재이며, 계단재나 바닥재용으로도 사용될 수 있다. 외부용으로는 바닥 상판용인 데크재로는 가능하나, 지면에 직접 닿는 부분에 사용될 수 는 없으며, 일반데크상판용으로는 아주 훌룡한 제품이다.

An imported timber with a reputation for durability, in Malaysia and Indonesia kapur is a large hardwood used for general construction and as an internal and external finishing material. It has a similarly broad range of applications in Australia.

Sourced in the tropical lowland rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia, kapur trees can grow to 60m in height and to a diameter of between 80 and 100cm. Well-formed buttresses support their straight, cylindrical bole and the trunk is free of branches for up to 30m. The bark is grey brown or dark brown with shallow fissures. When freshly cut, the timber releases a camphor-like odour but is not moth repellent or resistant to termites.

Kapur wood exhibits a class 2 durability, making it ideal for use in general construction. It makes an attractive material for flooring and staircases. The timber is also highly prized for external joinery, in particular for door and window sills, as it is resistant to decay when fully exposed to the weather.

This timber is not recommended for in-ground use (durability in ground class 3). Often preferred for external decking, it can also be used to create sturdy outdoor furniture. Kapur wood requires no finishing and will not rot when left outdoors where rain and sun will damage other lesser quality woods. Left untreated, kapur will weather to a soft warm shade of gray similar to the weathering of teak. It can also been used decoratively to create internal fittings, plywood, joinery and lining, as it displays a striking figure.