Teak

Botanical Name: Tectona Grandis

Teak is one of the most valuable timbers, “the king under the timbers”, in ancient times considered as “ a royal timber”.

Timber has a high oil content that work as “built-in” natural water repellent and is therefore virtually immune to rotting, fungi, and harsh chemicals. Teak is one of the few timbers that can withstand

USES

SHIP & MARINE BOAT CONSTRUCTION,

FLOORING, CARVED FURNITURE,

WOOD CARVING,

VENETIAN BLINDS, VENEER,

CABINETS, PANELS,

FINE TEAK FURNITURE,

TEAK GARDEN FURNITURE,

JOINERY, PLYWOOD,

TURNERY

 Physical Properties

Working Properties

  Works reasonably with hand and machine

  Turns well

  Good in carving properties

  Glues well

 Screws well

  Recommended in nailing