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Pacific Rimu
PACIFIC RIMU (SALUSALU and PODOCARPUS SPP)
Salusalu comes from Fiji and Podocarpus from Papua New Guinea.
The colour ranges from pale brown to a golden orange brown and in appearance resembles Pale NZ Rimu. Because of this resemblance, it is sold in many timber stores as Pac Rimu (Pacific Rimu) or just Rimu.
Unlike NZ Rimu which is becoming harder and harder to source, PAcific Rimu is readily available in most sizes and good long lengths.
The timber seasons well and can be kiln dried easily with very little shrinkage.
The fine properties of texture allow the timber to be planed, turned and sanded to excellent standards, only occasionally chipping out.
It will take both natural finishes and paint well.
Typical physical properties
| Density at 12% moisture content:
Modulus of rupture when green: Modulus of rupture at 12% moisture content: Radial shrinkage from green to 12%: Tangential shrinkage from green to 12%: Durability |
440 kg per cubic metre
43 Megapascals 67 Megapascals 1.9% 3.1% Non durable |
Uses:
Pacific Rimu is suitable for interior doorjambs, interior joinery, furniture, mouldings, panelling cabinet work, toys and food containers. Once treated it is suitable for window reveals.