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Species Information / Teak,
True |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name:
True Teak
Botanical Name:
Tectona, grandis
Lumber Name:
True Teak
Grows In:
Burma and Thailand naturally and
then in plantations
throughout the tropical world.
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Products Available in Teak, True |
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page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Teak, True
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Description: |
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True Teak has been prized for centuries as one of the worlds
most durable and stable woods for outdoor use. Traditionally used on boats and in outdoor
furniture, Teak has also been widely used for
flooring. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
True Teak exhibits a wide range of colors
when fresh cut, from pale yellows to orange
browns with darker striping, all of which
mellows into medium brown tones.
Color
Change:
True Teak
undergoes an extreme degree of color change
with pronounced color change from the highly
variegated coloring found in material fresh
sanded which then darkens to a golden brown
with substantial muting of the initial color
range over time.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's True Teak Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
True
Teak Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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True
Teak is only 90% as hard as red oak (1155 on
the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak). |
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
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Teak may be used residentially wherever the
distinguished look of one of the world’s most prized
woods is desired.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
True
Teak is one of the world’s most stable
woods. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
True
Teak is known to have adverse reactions when
many oil based finishes are used with this
wood. Many oil finishes will not dry
properly when used on True Teak. In general,
most water based finishes work with True Teak. see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues:
True
Teak is known to cause both contact dermatitis and
respiratory reactions when coming into contact with
the dust. Care must be taken when cutting or
sanding this wood. Also, wood dust in general can be a
hazard - see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Teak,
True on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
True Teak Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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