KlaTrade 717 Pty Ltd

: Genuine Teak, True Teak, Asian Teak, Java Teak, Tek, Teck, Jati, Burma Teak Origin: Native to India, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia, Philipines, and Java. Appearance: Heartwood dark golden yellow that turns to a dark brown with exposure to sunlight. Can vary in color when freshly milled showing blotches and streaks in various colors. Sapwood is usually pale yellow to creamy white. Grain straight and sometimes wavy. The Texture is coarse and uneven with a waxy feel due to high silica content. Density: Janka scale hardness is 1,155 for kiln dry material. Weight: 3.5 lbs. per board foot. Drying: Dries very slowly with little to no degrade. Workability: Easily worked when knives, blades, and cutters are very sharp. May have blunting effect over short period of time. Glues exceptionally well. May sometimes cause dermatitis to some individuals with skin allergies. Durability: Heartwood is very durable with resistance to termites, decay or rot. Preservation: Highly resistant to preservative treatments and stains. Finishing: Finishes well, Teak oil is a standard finish.