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LUMBER
Rough sawn timber – also called Lumber - is the main raw material used for the
production of furniture, doors, general construction, pallets & crating, and much
more. FILTRA Timber is the Philippines’ leading distributor of sustainably sourced Quality control and bundling of
lumber in a large range of species. Meranti (Tanguile) in our Malaysian
partners (CR) warehouse
Wood is a natural material
as different as people.

No two pieces
are ever the same

Color, texture, weight

depends on where
it grows, how it is cut,
dried, and ultimately
how it is used
QUALITY – GRADES
Most of the lumber we offer is graded to No 1
common, also called standard and better or AB
grade, depending on the species and origin.

This is the most suitable grade for most

purposes, and fully clear-from-defect lumber is
most often far too expensive..

It is important therefore, to clarify the purpose of

the raw material needed, and what it will be
used for. Lumber (Sawn timber) grading. Above is FAS, below is No 1 common
For ASH. – Grading varies on different species !
Will only one side be visible, or should both sides
be clear of defects and/or which defects would
be accepted, and in which lengths and widths.

Sound defects which is a natural part of wood

such as sound knots, and sound sapwood is
acceptable in all grades.

Let us talk about which grade will be best

suitable for your requirements.
TYPES OF WOOD
 Hardwood Softwood
Hardwood generally refers to wood Softwood generally refers to ever-
which comes from trees that have green coniferous wood species such
leaves, not necessarily the hardness. as pine, spruce, douglas fir and many
Some are suitable for outdoor, while others.
others are only recommended for Softwoods are generally softer, but
indoor uses may have a very nice finish, and some
are even more durable than some
We do have hard hardwoods which hardwoods.
are very durable and good for We have several softwood options to
outdoor usage.. chose from.
 TROPICAL HARDWOOD
Most of the commercial wood from Tropical
forests are from virgin or second growth
natural forests (50-100+ years old trees).
Selective logging is necessary.

Plantation wood is cut after 15-25 years.

Eucalyptus plantation – Papua New Guinea

 TROPICAL HARDWOOD
Most of the commercial wood from Tropical
forests are from virgin or second growth
natural forests (50-100+ years old trees).
Selective logging is necessary.

Plantation wood is cut after 15-25 years.

Eucalyptus plantation – Papua New Guinea

TANGUILE
Tanguile, or Lauan is the most common
”natural Mahogany” type in the Philippines.

Technically when we talk about Tanguile we

mean the very dark red from Luzon, while
Lauan is more often the lighter variant
which mostly comes from Mindanao.

It is banned for logging, so we have several

good alternatives from imported and
sustainable sources.

Meranti/Seraya – Same botanical species as

Philippine Lauan, but grown in Malaysia

Okoume – Very similar to Lauan. Grown in

Africa

Sapele, Sipo, Gombe, Khaya – Similar to

Tanguile. Grown in Africa.
MLH
Mixed light hardwoods from Malaysia are
generally a mix of species. It can vary in
color from Dark red, yellow, to light colored
wood, and in density from light 450
kgs/m3, to heavey 700 kgs/m3, which
makes it impossible to dry mixed.

We import AD MLH for the construction

industry as it is the cheapest tropical
hardwoods available.

It is also used for our plywood from

Indonesia, but individually dried.

Species are all those species which are

either non abundant in volume, or has no
indenpendent commercial value like
Meranti, Balau, Keruing, and other.
Heavy tropical spp.
For heavy construction there is a range of
tropical hardwoods, which are commonly
used.

From Malaysia and Indonesia the main

species are:

• Bangkirai – Phil. Yakal / Mal. Balau

• Selangan Batu – Phil. Guijo
• Keruing – Phil. Apitong (mainly truck-
flooring and furniture)
• Kempas
• Kapur

Africa:
• Azobe – Iron Wood (port building)
• Okan – Replacement for Yakal
• Tali – Replacement for Kempas.
Azobe
Premium
Several Tropical hardwoods are considered
premium species, and fetch a higher price for
it’s special attractiveness:

Asia:
• Teak – the king of wood (Burma)
• Rosewood – (Palisander – Narra –
(red/golden)
• Merbau (Kwila)

Africa:
• Ebony – (banned in most countries. – similar
to Kamagong).
• Wenge
• Padouk (similar to Narra)
• Sapele (similar to Luzon Tanguile)

Burma Teak
 Most of the commercial wood from
temperate forests was planted 50-
100 years ago, and the forests keep
growing, in spite of increased
logging. Truly sustainable Forest
management.

TEMPERATE HARDWOOD
Ash is relatively fast grown (40-50 years), and has quite clear
year-rings, which gives the species an almost softwood like
look, but it is hard, and an excellent wood for indoor.
Also called the tree-of-life by the Vikings. – Suitable for tool
handles, furniture, flooring. Cannot be used outdoor. – Has
darker heartwood
Beech is what Junckers flooring is mainly made from, but
mainly Beech is actually used for furniture. Most of the
Danish design classics are all made in Beech wood, and also
dowels are almost always made of Beech due to it’s firm
structure and high elasticity. Beech is purely for indoor
purposes.
Birch is mainly growing in northern Europe, and often together
with softwoods as it requires quite cold climate. It is a much
appreciated wood for quality plywood production, and in later
years also popular for furniture where IKEA has made it more
widely known. – Some say that it may be usable outdoor and for
maritime purposes.
Cherry is currently a bit out of fashion as it has been the
brownish colors which have been in demand for furniture and
accessories, but it may come back when the more reddish colors
come back. It was a highly demanded species in the 80ies and
90ies. – Price currently low, but used to be similar to Walnut.
Oak is widely grown in Europe as well as North America. In
Europe it is mostly white oak, while in the US the Red Oak is
popular for flooring in the local market. Oak is durable also for
outdoor purpose, and was used to build the ocean going ships
already thousands of years ago. High value decorate wood for
almost any purpose.
Poplar grows in both Europe and North America. It machines
very well, and is an increasingly important alternative to
Gmelina, Mahogany, and other hardwood species in less regular
supply.
Walnut is currently the most expensive temperate hardwood.
This is mainly due to it’s color and texture, which has been in
fashion for several years now. Walnut is mainly growing in north
America, and it is slightly darker than European walnut. Mainly
used for indoor high-end furniture and accessories.
Most of the commercial wood from
temperate forests was planted 50-
100 years ago, and the forests keep
growing, in spite of increased
logging. Truly sustainable Forest
management.

TEMPERATE SOFTWOOD
Pine (redwood) can be used for almost anything. While it
is somewhat soft, it is very versatile, and affordable. Our
pine mainly come from Europe where it is old grown and
quite stable. It can easily be treated and thus last as long
as the naturally durable hardwoods. – Mostly used for
joinery, and furniture.
Spruce (whitewood) is mostly used for construction, but is
just as versatile as pine. It has lighter color, and smaller
knots. It is also known to be used for flooring and
furniture. Our pure spruce comes from Europe.
It is part of SPF from North America, which is sold as
construction and packaging wood mainly.
Larch is a denser and more durable European softwood, which
can be used for outdoor purposes such as cladding and
decking. It grown mainly in Russian Siberia, but may also be
available from other countries. It often replaces Douglas fir or
Western Red Cedar for outdoor purposes. Also good for
decking.
WRC

Western Red Cedar (WRC) is one of the most expensive

commercial softwoods from North America. It is durable and
possible to use for outdoor, where it is often used for outdoor
cladding, decking, and similar. It has an aroma similar to that of
Hinoki.
Supplying the Philippines with sustainable wood
products from all over the world
What do we get from where?
HARDWOOD
Beech
Birch
European Oak
Ash...
HARDWOOD
Red Oak SOFTWOOD
White Oak Spruce
Cherry Pine
Walnut Larch
Ash
Alder
Maple HARDWOOD
Mahogany
SOFTWOOD Sipo HARDWOOD
Douglas Fir Sapelli Meranti (Lauan)
Hemlock Iroko Teak HARDWOOD
Cedar HARDWOOD
Okoume Balau (Yakal) Tasmanian Oak
Spruce Ipe
Okan Apitong (Keruing) Victorian Ash
Pine Jatoba (Brz Cherry)
Padouk Ipil (Mengkulang) Jarrah
Fir Tauari (Brz. Oak)
Tali Merbau Taun
Yellow pine And many more..
And many more.. Kapur ”Narra”
Kempas
SOFTWODD
Bagtikan (U. Mata) SOFTWOOD
Chile pine
NZ Pine

Softwood Softwood + Temperate Hardwood Tropical Hardwood

Our brand promise
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species to fit your
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requirements.

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FILTRA TIMBER is the trading name for the wood production

activities of Philippine and Scandinavian design, FILTRA inc.
which is our formal name.

Philippine and Scandinavian design, FILTRA Inc.

TIN # : 208-430-211-000
Date and place issued: November 16th, 2000 - Makati City.
SEC Certificate No. A200017268

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