Bangkirai, used as a decking material, will last for the lifetime of the structure and can then be used for the lifetime of another structure when properly maintained.
Bangkirai heartwood is brownish yellow. It has a fine to sometimes coarse texture with a glossy surface. Bangkirai is very hard (two to three times as hard as Oak), and very durable. It weighs
about 69 - 70 pounds per cubic foot.