valsadi teak

valsadi-teak

valsadi teak

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

Teak is worldwide recognized for its durability and stability, The timber is immensely stable, has a high oil content that works as “built-in” natural water repellent and is therefore virtually immune to rotting, fungi and harsh chemicals. The high level of resinous oil present in the timber helps to act as a natural insect repellent giving the timber very high resistance to attack by termites and other wood boring insects.

When fresh cut the surface of the wood is dull in appearance, and the timber has a distinctive, pleasantly aromatic odor which has been likened to the smell of leather. Fresh sawn teak has a slightly ‘oily’ feel due to the high oil content.

The timber is resistant to water and many chemical reagents, including acids. It does not have a strong reaction when it comes in contact with metals.

The lifetime in the open for untreated wood (no varnish, lacquer, paint or polishing) is 30 – 35 years.

Teak will not turn black when in contact with metals.

Also Called:

Also known as Valsadi teak, golden teak & Indian teak and many other local names.

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Hardwood

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Durability Notes:

Untreated teak can be left in the open for more than 30 years whilst becoming an attractive soft silver color. Teak is one of the timbers not susceptible to termite (white ants) attacks.

Appearance:

Teak has a great beauty. 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

Teak has a high degree of natural durability, is moderately hard and heavy with low stiffness and shock resistance but an excellent decay resistance and dimensional stability with a good acid resistance.

Typical Uses:

Has numerous uses including ship building (especially decks), indoor or outdoor furniture, high class joinery, flooring, paneling, carving, decorative veneers, and turnery.
Exterior and interior use, indoor-outdoor furniture, ship decks.

Working Props:

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.

Physical Props:

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.