Nord Compensati S.p.A.

Description

Teak has always been considered a noble and precious wood; it grows in the southeastern regions of Asia, more exactly in the area that includes Burma (now MYANMAR), Thailand and Laos. Ever since Thai authorities have prohibited cutting of their forests, real Teak presently comes from Myanmar.
Colour and fiber change in accordance with the provenance area, and the best quality presents homogeneous colour, golden basis with black stripes at times. It is one of the most durable wood in the world with a strong and peculiar smell; the wood is oily at the touch and is both fresh and salt water resistant.
Thanks to its mechanical features combined with its beauty, durably, sturdiness and resistance to rot, Teak has been extensively used in the boat building for decking, rails, etc. since ancient times and for many other uses such as prestigious furniture, floors (parquet), window frames and doors. Teak is the only wood that can be used all over the world, even in those areas where temperature ranges, humidity, salt and wind put to the test any other kind of wood.

Botanical name

Tectona Grandis it belongs to the family of Verbenaceae

Growth area

Indigenous to Burma (Myanmar), India and South East Asia, and introduced into East and West Africa and the Caribbean.

Growth characteristic

Once the true Teak of Burma (Myanmar) was a uniform golden-brown colour, now it is often possible to find Teak with rich brown with darker chocolate-brown markings. It is generally straight to wavy grained, coarse textured, oily to the touch and sometimes with a white glistening deposit.

Seasoning

Dries well but rather slowly. Variations in drying rates can occur in individual pieces. Standing trees are girdled and left to dry out for three years before felling. There is small movement in service.

Specific gravity

Weight varies from 600 – 700 kg./m3 average kg. 650/m3 . S.G. 0,65

Durability

Very durable; liable to insect attach. It is extremely resistant to preservation treatment.

Uses and manufacturing

Extensively used for ship and boat building for decking, rails, hatches, etc. Furniture and cabinetmaking, interior and exterior joinery, flooring, exterior structural work and garden furniture.
Also for acid resistant purposes such as chemical vats, fume ducts and laboratory benches..