Shorea
Shorea is a tropical hardwood that is comparable to Teak. Because of its high oil content, Shorea easily sheds water making it highly resistant to rotting. Also highly resistant to bug infestation, this heavy wood has a remarkable ability to withstand the effects of wind, rain, sun, and snow. If left untreated, Shorea weathers naturally to a beautiful silver gray. Some surface roughness may develop, especially at the end grain, but over a period of about one year, the natural weather process will stabilize. Moderate checking in the grain is normal with exposure to the elements.
