Description:
Kwila is a premium hardwood prized for its strength, durability, and rich colour, making it a top choice for outdoor and structural applications. With a heartwood that ranges from yellowish-brown to deep red-brown, Kwila develops a darker, richer tone with age. Its coarse yet even texture and often wavy grain give it a distinctive, natural appearance. Commonly used for decking, heavy construction, and exterior joinery, Kwila is well-suited to high-performance environments where long-term durability is essential.
This hardwood is dense and heavy, with sulphur-yellow and dark deposits visible in the grain—a hallmark of the species.
Features and Benefits:
- Strong and highly durable—ideal for heavy construction and decking
- Rich natural colouring deepens with age for a premium look
- Suitable for exterior and interior use including furniture, joinery, and mouldings
- Dense hardwood with good screw-holding strength
- Low shrinkage—resists movement in service
- Naturally textured with a distinctive, wavy grain pattern
- Can be stained and polished for a refined finish
- Note: Prone to bleeding when wet; may cause red-brown staining on surrounding surfaces
Forest Management Certification
FSC forest management certification confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it sustains economic viability.
- Only forest certification schemes supported by all major environment groups (Greenpeace, etc).
- Very large International Organisations that are independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit.