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| Timber Species Utilised We select our timber from varieties available in Indonesia, with an emphasis on species that are either produced in plantation or part of sustainable plantation research programs, in order to participate in the effort of preservation of the tropical nature. After milling, the timber is carefully selected and sorted, then kiln dried, to an average of 15% humidity, this is in order to guarantee stability and durability of the products. Below is a brief description of the main species selected. |
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| Merbau Wood Iron Wood Alang-alang thatching has been used for hundreds of years on the island of Bali as a traditional form of roofing. Alang-alang is made from the grass Imperata Cylindrica and is called alang in Bahasa Indonesia and Malay. Alang-alang is still made in the same traditional way and are often constructed using bamboo rafters, although nowadays timber is becoming more common - although more expensive. The peak of the roof is usually finished with decorative terracotta "crown." The eaves can then either be cut horizontally to form a straight fringe, or left uncut with the grass drooping Tahitian style. Alang-alang is a good insulation against heat and is extremely attractive to look at, both from the inside and outside. It is also very durable, in some cases lasting for up to twenty years although the usual life-span is around six to eight years. Many factors affect the life span of alang-alang, which is a natural organic material and under a constant process of decomposition. Factors include the quality for the material, the pitch of the roof and whether there is water from an upper roof falling on it. Alang-alang roofs require no finishing or maintenance however a spraying with varnish on the inside will enhance their appearance. Use : Roofing |
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