Teak

Teak is highly valued for its unique balance of properties. It is durable, stable and naturally water-resistant, yet comparatively lightweight and easy to work with. The timber features a clean, straight grain and a warm, even light-brown colour that suits a wide range of interior applications. Ideal for flooring and furniture.

RECYCLED FROM Old buildings, bridges, wharves and boats in Indonesia. Shipped to Thor’s Hammer by Wood be Good.

TIMBER KNOWLEDGE Teak timber tends to be a golden or medium brown, with the overall color darkening with age. It is ranked in Durability Class 1 (very durable), the highest classification for resistance to decay, fungi, and termites.

Teak: Tectona grandis

USES Flooring, boat building, joinery and furniture.

NATURAL DURABILITY [approximate rating for the expected life of untreated and unfinished timbers exposed to the weather]

In Ground: Class 2 (15-25+ years) Above Ground: Class 1 (50+ years)

HARDNESS 4.74kN to 4.76kN (Janka Scale)

DRY WEIGHT 650–670kg / cubic metre