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Often referred to as the wood of royalty, Teak has a magnificent golden brown color and is one of the most stable woods on earth. Burma Teak is far more durable than oak and can last a lifetime. Environmentally, Burma Teak is the best protected species on earth. When only the best will do, Burma Teak ranks #1.

Description:

Heartwood dark golden yellow, turning a dark brown with exposure, often very variable in color when freshly machines showing blotches and streaks of various shades; sapwood pale yellowish, sharply demarcated.

Mechanical Properties:

Janka side hardness 1,000 to 1,155 for dry material. Shrinkage green to ovendry: radial 2.5%, tangential 5.8%; volumetric 7.0%

Working Properties:

Easily worked with both hand and machine tools.

Durability:

Heartwood is rated as very durable with respect to decay fungi.

Uses:

Shipbuilding, Hardwood flooring, Furniture, joinery, carving, cabinet work, paneling.