Table 8.
Use of traditional timber species for construction.
| Timber Species | Common Name | Characteristics | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipterocarpus zeylanicus | Satinwood | Hard, durable, termite-resistant, yellow-brown color | Beams, rafters, flooring, furniture |
| Hopea cordifolia | Dun | Hard, termite-resistant, reddish-brown color | Beams, rafters, columns, flooring |
| Mesua ferrea | Ironwood | Extremely hard, termite-resistant, dark brown color | Beams, columns, flooring, furniture |
| Mangifera zeylanica | Kohomba | Hard, termite-resistant, yellow-brown color | Beams, rafters, flooring, furniture |
| Chloroxylon swietenia | Burutha | Hard, termite-resistant, light brown color | Beams, rafters, columns, flooring |
| Calophyllum inophyllum | Poon | Hard, termite-resistant, yellow-brown color | Beams, rafters, flooring, furniture |
| Artocarpus heterophyllus | Jak | Hard, termite-resistant, reddish-brown color | Flooring, furniture, doors, windows |
| Mesua ferrea | Nadun | Hard, termite-resistant | Beams, rafters, pillars, furniture |
| Diospyros embryopteris | Ebony | Hard, termite-resistant | Flooring, furniture, carving |