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Teak The King
Among timber, teak holds the place that diamond maintains among the precious stones and gold, among metals. It is used in boat building, wharves, bridges and furniture. Teak is durable and weather resistant. It is well noted for its resistance to decay. The oil content in teak repulses termites. Intact pieces of teak, more than 200 years old, have been found in India. It is one of the world's most valuable timbers, recognized for its durability and stability. Teak is more durable than any other hardwood and has unparalleled rich beauty. Teak can withstand all types of weather. Ancient Burmese and Thai royalty considered teak to be a royal tree. It has been the pillar of the shipbuilding industry for centuries. The decks of the Titanic were covered in Teak, and the wood is as good today as the day she sank on 1912. Teak is also used in the Middle East oil industry as one of the very few timbers that can withstand the punishing heat of the desert and will not readily catch fire. Teak can withstand harsh chemicals, and is resistant to fungi, rot and termites. Unlike other woods, teak does not turn black when in contact with metals.
About Teak Lumber:
Name Teak (Tectona Grandis)
Type : Hardwood.
Other Names : Also known as Burma Teak, Rangoon teak, Moulmein Teak, Gia thi, Jati Sak, Kyun, Mai Sak, Rosawa, and many other local names.
Sources : Grows in Indonesia, India, and Central America.
Appearance : Generally straight grained with a coarse, uneven texture, medium luster and an oily feel. Yellow brown to dark golden brown heartwood and grayish or white sapwood.
Physical Properties: Moderately hard and heavy, with low stiffness and shock resistance, moderate bending strength, moderate steam bending, and excellent decay resistance and dimensional stability. Good acid resistance.
Working Properties : Works reasonably well with hand or machine tools but silica in wood is tough on cutting edges and machine dust can be an irritant. Good turning and carving properties. Gluing best done on freshly cut surfaces due to oily nature. Pre-drilling recommended for screwing and nailing. Stains and finishes well although natural oils can cause adhesion difficulties.
Uses : Has numerous uses including ship building (especially decks), indoor or outdoor furniture, high class joinery, flooring, paneling, plywood, decorative veneers, turnery, carving, chemical tanks and vats. |
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