PLATE 5-D: Wood Use & Characteristics Chart

Local Name
Scientific
Name
Density at 15% Moisture Content in
Lbs./Cu. Ft.
Bending Strength in PSI
Modulus of
Elasticity in PSI
Crushing Strength in PSI
FIRST GROUP
Aranga
Homalium Spp
58 Lb./Cu.Ft.
15,200 PSI
2,260 PSI
6,030 PSI Framing
Bansalagin
Mimusops elengi
NO DATA

Ipil
Intsia Bijuga
50 Lb./Cu.Ft.
20,000 PSI
2,610 PSI
11,700 PSI Boat Paneling
Molave
Vitex Parviflora
50 Lb./Cu.Ft.
14,760 PSI
1,615 PSI
6,990 PSI Framing
Narra
Pterocarpus Indicus
40 Lb./Cu.Ft.
13,800 PSI
1,770 PSI
8,450 PSI /Paneling
Supa
Pseudosindora palustris
45 Lb./Cu.Ft.
13,300 PSI
1,980 PSI
6,725 PSI Boat Paneling
Tindalo
Afzelia Rhomboidea
55 Lb./Cu.Ft.
17,000 PSI
1,800 PSI
10,000 PSI
Yacal
Hopea Malibata
56 Lb./Cu.Ft.
15,000 PSI
2,200 PSI
8,500 PSI Framings
 SECOND GROUP
Banuyo
Wallaceodendron Celebicum
45 Lb./Cu.Ft.
NO DATA
NO DATA
NO DATA
Dungon
Tarrietia Sylvatica
55 Lb./Cu.Ft.
13,500 PSI
1,800 PSI
8,000 PSI
Guijo
Shorea Spp
53 Lb./Cu.Ft.
18,400 PSI
2,560 PSI
10,000 PSI Framings
Kalamansanay
NO DATA

Malugai
Pometia Spp
40 Lb./Cu.Ft.
13,700 PSI
1,790 PSI
7,250 PSI Framings
Manggachapoy
Hopea Acuminata
48 Lb./Cu.Ft.
15,400 PSI
2,300 PSI
8,450 PSI Boatbuilding
Narig
Vatica Mangachapoi
55 Lb./Cu.Ft.
19,600 PSI
2,540 PSI
9,000 PSI boatbuilding
 Local Name
Scientific
Name
Density at 15% Moisture Content in
Lbs./Cu. Ft.
Bending Strength In PSI
Modulus of
Elasticity in PSI
Crushing Strength in PSI
THIRD GROUP
Almanit

Amugis
Koordersiodendron Pinnatum
53 Lb./Cu.Ft.
22,420 PSI
2,250 PSI
11,210 PSI Framing
Apitong
Dipterocarpus grandiflorus
50 Lb./Cu.Ft.
19,500 PSI
2,200 PSI
10,000 PSI
Lumbayao
Heritiera Spp
45 Lb./Cu.Ft.
14,500 PSI
2,000 PSI
8,500 PSI
Mayapis
Shorea squamata
31 Lb./Cu.Ft.
10,830 PSI
1,970 PSI
6,000 Decking
Pagatpat
Sonneratia spp
40 Lb./Cu.Ft.
10,415 PSI
1,275 PSI
6,455 PSI
Palosapis
Anisoptera thurifera
40 Lb./Cu.Ft.
13,500 PSI
2,220 PSI
7,220 PSI Decking
Pine (Benguet)
Pinus insularis
35 Lb./Cu.Ft.
10,660 PSI
1,440 PSI
6,070 PSI Paneling
Red Lauan
Shorea polysperma
40 Lb./Cu.Ft.
11,130 PSI
1,750 PSI
5,740 PSI Framings
Tanguile
Shorea polysperma
40 Lb./Cu.Ft.
11,130 PSI
1,750 PSI
5,740 PSI Framings
Bagtikan
Parashorea spp
33 Lb./Cu.Ft.
11,700 PSI
1,400 PSI
7,000 PSI Decking
LUMBER SPECIES FOR BOAT BUILDING

While there are probably thousands of different wood species in the Philippines, most of them are not suitable for boat building.
Many woods are unsuitable for at least one of a variety of reasons. They may be too weak, too brittle, too soft, subject to decay, will
not hold fastenings well, or the trees may be too short to yield lengths of material suitable for boat building. In the following
descriptions, those woods which have been proven in use in boat building over a period of literally generations in the Philippines are
noted, as well as some which may be of only limited value or which are unsuitable, but are often confused with similar suitable
types. Even though some types are imported, they are often readily available. The nomenclature of the various woods given is the
commercial or local name including its scientific name. Where the wood may be known under other names. Weights of each wood
are given per cubic foot and per board foot at 15% moisture content on an average basis. Variations in weights, however, will occur
in a given species due to variations in moisture content, heartwood to sapwood ratio, and other factors. For practical purposes a
wood that weighs under 2.5 lbs. per board foot is considered light in weight. A wood that exceeds about 3.3 lbs. per board foot is
considered heavy. Woods that weigh between these figures are considered medium weight woods. The descriptions are broken
down into the three (3) group. Because of their special qualities and limited uses, not all the woods listed are applicable to boat
building with plywood; but they are noted since they are often sold in lumberyards specializing in boat building woods.

The Wood Characteristics chart is presented as a general guide only, and the qualities listed should be taken with a grain of salt.
The reason for this is that there are many variables that must be considered in the application and usage of various wood types. For
example, the fact that yacal may be excellent for frame members does not mean that each and every piece of yacal lumber will be
suitable for such service. Then too, in some parts of the country, a wood that may be suitable in one area may not be suitable in
another for various reasons, such as the quality or quantity available, local practices of seasoning, or any number of other variables.
In other words, the recommendations are all relative not only to the locale, but to the services to which the lumber will be applied.
Again, the emphasis is made that this listing is general in nature, and the guide to follow is to use those woods that are proven in
boat building use in the locale. Also, when selecting a wood from the chart, be sure to look over the adjoining text for that particular
species.