Neem wood in Bangalore

[ar.praveen.n]

From: REBubble0 (Original Message) Sent: 10/5/2007 5:55 PM
I URGENTLY need help with a query about Neem wood in Bangalore for
door and window frames.

How good is it? I heard not very strong but mine is RCC pillar
construction. and door frames dont take that kind of load right?

I heard neem also has long life and is termite resistant.

Please help with any info tips , suggestions and warnings.

I need to decide at the earliest.

Thanks in advance

[ar.praveen.n]

From: REBubble0 Sent: 10/5/2007 6:01 PM
It would really help me make a decision if someone who has already
used this wood for frames responds to this query with their experience
or knowledge.




From: sriran123 Sent: 10/10/2007 12:12 AM
yes, neem makes it termite resistant. We decided to use neem instead
of honne since honne releases yellow color when it gets wet. Neem is
very cheap compared to matti/honne.

i think the lintel or concrete is the load bearing one and so it is ok
(we used neem only for doors and not for frames)

[ar.praveen.n]

From: namburi Sent: 10/10/2007 3:54 PM
Hi
Neem is one good alternative for honne, matti.
*Chemical properties are much stronger compared to other two.
*One should understand certain physical properties of wood
*Teak is the best in strength and look. You feel the grains in a very
rhythmic way.
*Neem is bit soft and had little fiber. You don’t get the finishes
like in teak.
*polish a teak, honne, paduk, neem wood you can make out difference
easily
*If you are going for very contemporary design (no carvings in the
edges) neem is preferred. Its not for finishes can be used in a very
rustic way.
*Neem should be seasoned more days than other wood as the moisture
content is more.

Regards,
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
ardesar...@yahoo.co.in




From: sulabh1975 Sent: 10/10/2007 5:25 PM
Neem is not good for doors. it does not have long life.




From: Moneytech Sent: 10/28/2007 6:08 PM
Hi,
Please do not use neem for doors and frames. It is not strong and
durable.