Scientific name of Selangan Balu Hardwood is Shorea laevis. The hardwood of this timber is naturally durable, but the sapwood is liable to fungal infestation. The timber is extremely resistant to treatment with preservatives. Texture is fine and even with deeply interlocked grain. Used In Boat buildingWoodenwareBuilding materialsDining-room furnitureDrawer sidesExcelsiorFigured veneerFine furnitureFlooringLifeboatsLiving-room suitesOffice furnitureParquet flooringPlain veneerShipbuilding