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TEAK WOOD
Alternative Names & Variations: Burmese Teak
Color: Golden or Medium Brown Hue
Hardness: Hard
Sustainability Status: Moderately Sustainable (Due to sourcing issues caused by sanctions on imported Teak wood from Myanmar)
Characteristics: Teak wood, known for its timeless elegance and durability, boasts a heartwood that evolves from a golden to medium brown, gaining richness over time. Its grain, predominantly straight and occasionally interlocked, coupled with a coarse, uneven texture, contributes to its distinctive appearance.
Teak wood's surfaces have a subtly oily touch due to natural oils. Renowned for superb decay resistance, teak wood is a premier choice for outdoor furniture and other outdoor applications. Teak wood is easy to work, offering excellent stability.
Teak wood's high cost reflects its rarity and desirability in crafting enduring, beautiful creations. Though global Teak wood inventory is limited due to conflicts in Myanmar, we acquire our Teak wood from domestic sources.
STRENGTHS
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Teak wood stands out among hardwoods for its outstanding resistance to decay, rot, and termites.
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Despite its high silica content, Teak wood is easy to work with hand and machine tools.
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Teak wood's heartwood is highly durable, contributing to its longevity in various uses.
WEAKNESSES
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Alder wood is not always the best option in terms of rot resistance. Alder wood is best for indoor furniture; it turns to pulp in moist, warm conditions.
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Due to sanctions caused by conflicts in Myanmar, teak inventory is limited in the lumber market. We source our Teak wood from local lumber yards.
TEAK WOOD ALTERNATIVES
CHERRY WOOD
IROKO WOOD
MAHOGANY WOOD