Kayu FAQs

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1. Is Kayu Batu real (natural) wood?
Answer

Yes. Kayu Batu is an Indonesian Hardwood that is a dense hardwood of the mahogany family.


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2. Is there any maintenance required for Kayu Batu?
Answer

You can apply a stain or a UV Protectant if you want to retain or deepen the Kayu colour but you can leave it “as is” and it will turn a silver colour (See photo gallery).


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3. Can you screw directly into Kayu Batu or do you need to pre-drill the holes?
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You can screw directly into the wood without pre-drilling. The TigerClaw Hidden Deck Fastener can be used to keep the face entirely clean of screws for that ‘clean, smooth’ look.


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4. Does Kayu Batu have knots, checks or wane?
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Kayu Batu is a 100% clear wood with no knots, checks or wane.



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5. Is the Indoensian Rain Forest being damaged by the harvesting of Kayu Batu?
Answer

The Mayalsian National Forestry Policy has been formulated to provide a common approach towards forestry management, based on the need to maintain the forest in perpetuity while providing for economic, social and environmental benefits.