Dark Red Meranti is prized by European architects for high-class joinery applications. This species provides the ultimate combination of beauty, versatility, performance and economy for decking and related products. Meranti mills to a superior surface, work easily, and absorb and hold the finish deeply and evenly. The timber ages to a smooth surface, with less checking (cracking) than other harder, heavier, and more expensive species.
This species, as well as hundreds others, are commonly referred to as mahogany. While they do share similar characteristics, they are not related to the genuine mahogany species.