Red Balau Siding

About Red Balau Wood

Red Balau Wood Siding is a durable exterior hardwood siding material, often compared to mahogany. Its rich reddish-brown color and extreme durability make it a superb siding material. Red Balau also boasts a very consistent color from board to board compared to other popular siding woods.

Red Balau FAQ

How Much Does Red Balau Shiplap Wood Siding Cost?

Please request a quote so we can give you the very best pricing available at the time of your order. Red Balau Shiplap Wood Siding prices range from $2.67 to $2.92 per lineal foot when offered in random lengths for 6” wide shiplap siding.

What is Red Balau Wood? Does Red Balau Wood Make Good Shiplap Wood Siding?

A product of Malaysia and Indonesia, Red Balau is low maintenance and can withstand extreme weather conditions, with it even being used in boat docks and heavy-duty flooring. Red Balau is highly resistant to shrinkage, checking, splintering, insect infestation, decay, and rot.

As the wood naturally weathers, it takes on a light silver/gray patina, which means there is no need to apply stains or sealers annually if you want minimal maintenance. If you would like to keep that honey brown color, finish with a UV inhibitor such as Messmer’s UV Plus.

Red Balau offers an economical option for tropical wood siding that is cheaper than ipe siding, while offering a high-quality wood siding.

Can Red Balau be installed on existing SYP pressure treated framing?

Yes, although we recommend that a professional inspect the integrity of the existing framing to ensure it is stable, usable and passes your current city code requirements. We carry the necessary component parts to frame the undercarriage of Ipe decking.

Can Red Balau be painted?

It is our experience that due to the wood’s density, oily nature and alkalinity, Red Balau does not accept most paints. For more details on painting Ipe, please contact us to discuss.

How do I maintain that original dark, rich color?

Red Balau will weather to a silver patina if you leave it in its natural state. Depending upon your exterior conditions, it can noticeably turn within a few months and can be fully gray within a year. Should you wish to keep the wood rich and dark, apply an oil-based UV inhibitor finish specifically designed for hardwoods such as Ipe. There are numerous available brands, and we recommend Messmer’s UV Plus for Hardwood Decks.

Red Balau Siding

Red Balau is low maintenance and can withstand extreme weather conditions, with it even being used in boat docks and heavy-duty flooring. Red Balau is highly resistant to shrinkage, checking, splintering, insect infestation, decay, and rot.

Please download our Siding Install Diagram to see how each type of siding is installed.

Ipe Siding Diagram

Siding Profiles

  • Ship-lap
  • Tongue-and-groove
  • Eased-edge
  • Rainscreen
  • Custom profile to fit your project needs

Benefits

  • Rot resistant
  • No annual Sealer needed
  • No chemical treatments
  • Provides great architectural interest
  • Long Lasting

What Sizes of Red Balau Wood Siding Are Available?

Red Balau Siding typically runs in odd/even lengths from 7′ to 20′. Please call or contact us to find out our current stock levels, sizes and lengths available as they vary at any given time. We also offer millwork services for special sizes or profiles.

Wood Species Guide

Natural woods vary in performance characteristics from one another. This wood comparison chart helps you compare hardness, weight, fungal resistance, and more. Use the wood comparison guide to help you find the right wood for your project.

Locations

Locations are strategically placed throughout the United States to serve our customers. Products stocked at each location are different based on customer needs.