Srilankans are well aware of the tremendous qualities of many sub continent hardwoods and the greatest of all is Arjuna locally known as Kumbuk hard and durable resist to decay. The tree yields a dense timber which in modern times is being used for furniture, flooring and decking (both outdoor/indoor), heavy and light construction and in the past railway sleepers and boat building.
Kumbuk is the most majestic & beautiful of all other trees and its timber is one of the most attractive in the world
Common names of Terminalia arjuna:
• Sri lanka: kumbuk • Bengali: অর্জুন arjun • Chinese: 三果木 san guo mu (Taiwan) • English: arjuna, myrobalan, white marudah, tropical almond, malabar almond • German: echte myrobalane • Hindi: arjuna, koha, kahu, arjan • Nepalese: arjun, kaahuu • Russian: Терминалия арджунa• Sanskrit: arjuna, • Tamil: marutamaran
Kumbuk Tree Back to Top
This majestic tropical woody tree locally known as Kumbuk (Terminalia arjuna) is common in the dry zone along river banks & streams. The bole is eccentric in shape, avg. 80 ft. in height, 30 ft. girth close to the ground. Some of the trees found in the forests grows to the height of one hundred feet without throwing out a single branch.
This water loving tree, Kumbuk was a useful guide a sure sign of water for the ancient dry zone villager seeking water in a parched land. Even today hydraulic engineers select spots where Kumbuk grows as tube well sites.
Many past prescriptions of Kumbuk ash as a medicine were for conditions for which western qualified doctors prescribe calcium in most recent times.
The Kumbuk is one of the noblest and most widely distributed trees in the island, it delights in the banks of rivers and moist borders of tanks and canals, it overshadows almost all water streams and it stretches its great arms above the still water of the lakes in the island.
In the ecosystem the Kumbuk tree plays a very important role by affording protection to the banks of rivers with their root systems. Due to this environmental significance felling of Kumbuk is banned by the government. Authority is required from the Conservator of General of Forests even for removal of naturally fallen Kumbuk and Timber transport permits have been made obligatory for this highly priced specie.
Kumbuk Timber Back to Top
FALLEN TREE TIMBER specializes mainly in Kumbuk timber from fallen trees. Most wood is more than 400 years in age that have died or fallen as a result of natural occurrences.
Kumbuk is an Asian evergreen lumber of exceptional strength & durability, a kind of rare wood that can stay submerged in water for centuries remaining strong & healthy.
The timber is a sort of zebra- wood, olive brown streaked with dark blackish lines, irregularly interlocked grain, coarse and even textured. It is traditionally used for boat building and ideal for marine wood, Out-door / in-door slab furniture, timber flooring, Decking etc. Kumbuk has long been used for railway sleepers as well.
The wood is durable even in the open, can be brought to fine finish, take a good lasting polish, not subjected to abrasion, exhibits a beautiful abstract design effect due to its peculiar grain structure.
Kumbuk is classified as class 1, special class or luxury timber by Sri Lanka Timber Cooperation.
Experience for yourself the inherent warmth that comes from timbers that in many cases can be well over 400 years old.
Kumbuk Timber Slabs Back to Top
We spend a great deal of time to find fallen-tree timber and hand-select each timber to ensure only the best product makes the cut and if you like, we can provide documentation that gives its location of harvest and the story behind the wood.
These are slabs of timber, band sawn from fallen Kumbuk tree logs with their natural edges, up to 20 ft. long and 5 ft. wide in thicknesses 2” inch. a 2.5” inch. We will also cut other thicknesses to order.
We have hundreds of kiln dried (12% mc), natural edge slabs, straight edge slabs, as well as chunky posts and beams, or we will mill to order.
Finally the slabs we bring back to life by applying of a quality Lacquer or natural oil after sanding through the different grades of sandpapers
These slabs are ideal for benches, dining tables, coffee tables, conference tables shop counters, consoles, vanities, desks etc.
We also have a large selection of square blocks in various sizes suitable for table or chair legs, pedestals etc.
The rare and ethically harvested timber like ours are popular choices among architects and designers while making purchases for their commercial and residential properties and projects. Our slabs add value and marketability to their projects and give the designers great flexibility to create unique pieces that take full advantage of the natural beauty of the wood.
There are variety of classically-inspired modern slab furnishings made by world class designers largely with our Kumbuk timber slabs-living legends which all comes from naturally fallen trees.
They have transformed this highly priced unusual shaped, elegant and expressive live-edge slabs into functional items.
Our timber slabs are available to number of different buyers including designers, furniture manufacturers, wholesaling enterprisers, architectural companies and corporate companies.
Kumbuk flooring & decking Back to Top
Flooring
There are many factors governing the choice of timber for use in flooring and decking
Strength, superior resistance to decay, and factor in maintenance and durability, as well as appearance, comfort and cost need to be for the task. For that matter the world’s finest hardwood – Kumbuk must be your choice.
Because flooring has a major influence on the feel and mood of a room, it’s important to make the right choice.
Elegant flooring can add substantial value to your home, in addition to looking and feeling great.
Boards of flooring typically come in 100 and 150 mm widths and are generally available in tongue and groove designs. Boards can be ordered up to 50 mm thick; 19 mm is a fairly standard thickness.
Decking
The natural appeal and strength of Kumbuk timber continues to make it the ideal choice for decking in residential, commercial, industrial (fully exposed environments) and marine areas.
Some of the applications are,
- domestic and light decking applications
- bridges
- foot bridges
- loading dock
- commercial/industrial decks and walkways
The following advantages of Kumbuk timber continue to satisfy both design and construction needs.
- workable
- cost competitive
- high in strength to weight ratio
- impact absorbing (shock loads)
- durable, and
- easily repaired and replaced
Decking is available in seasoned timber from Kumbuk specie, in various sizes.
Be kind to trees by using our timber from fallen trees
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