Latin Teak Wood

Colour | Appearance:

Heartwood tends to be light brown, with colour darkening with age. It has lesser oil content and is slightly less durable than African or Burmese teak.

Grain | Texture:

Teak has a coarse texture with medium-sized open pores. The grain tends to be straight, though it can occasionally be wavy or interlocked. Teak also has a slightly oily or greasy feel due to its natural oils.

Rot Resistance:

Teak has been considered by many to be the gold standard for decay resistance, and its heartwood is rated as very durable. Teak is also resistant to termites.

Workability:

Odor:

Teak can have a leather-like scent when freshly milled.

Sustainability:

This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Common Uses:

Ship and boat building, veneer, furniture, exterior construction, carving, turnings, doors & windows.