| Title | लकड़ी के फलक (Timber Panels)Rare Lakaṛī ke phalak Timber Panels |
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| Description | लकड़ी के पैनल - Lakadee Ke Painal (Timber Panels), or काष्ठ फलक (Kashtha Phalaka) in Sanskrit, are construction materials with origins in the biological structures of various tree species across the Indian subcontinent, including the Western Ghats, Himalayan Region, and Central India. Density ranges from 400-800 kg/m³, influenced by species [2]. Traditional sources include forests yielding Teak (सागौन - Sāgaun) and Rosewood (शीशम - Shisham). Historically, timber panels were extensively used during the Maurya and Gupta Dynasties for wall cladding, partition walls, and roofing components. Traditional construction methods, documented in ancient texts, emphasized joinery techniques. Chemical composition primarily consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Moisture content typically ranges from 12-15%. Thermal conductivity is approximately 0.1-0.2 W/mK. Bending strength varies between 50-150 MPa. Conservation of heritage structures necessitates careful assessment of decay and appropriate wood preservatives. Restoration often involves replacing damaged दारु फलक (Daru Phalaka) with compatible species and employing traditional joinery. Engineered wood products like plywood and MDF are modern alternatives. Wooden collars [1] (फलक, पैनल) are also documented in heritage structures. |
| Also Known As | Timber Panels Lakaṛī ke phalak Timber Panels Wood Panels Wooden Panels Panels काष्ठ फलक दारु फलक लकड़ी का पटल फलक पैनल |
| Tags | Lakadee Timber Wood Panel Wooden Panel Construction Material |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-252811786-20-11-25-LL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/timber-panels |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/timber-panels |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Wood Engineered Wood |
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| Regions | Western Ghats Himalayan Region Central India |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Modern |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Dynasty Gupta Dynasty |
| Sources | Forests of India Timber Mills |
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| Properties | Density: 400-800 kg/m³ (depending on species) Moisture Content: 12-15% Thermal Conductivity: 0.1-0.2 W/mK Bending Strength: 50-150 MPa |
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| Uses | Wall Cladding Partition Walls Doors and Windows Furniture Roofing Components |
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| Materials | Varnish Lime Plaster Nails Wood Adhesive |
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| Styles | Kerala Architecture Vernacular Architecture Colonial Architecture |
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| Categories | Residential Buildings Temples |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| IS 287:1993 | Standard | Recommendations for seasoning of timber |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Canberra Sri Vishnu Shiva Mandir Mawson | Secondary | 100% |