Teak wood; properties and characteristics

Teak wood stands out for its properties when it is used to manufacture products that are placed outdoors, especially for its natural durability. It is currently one of the best-known tropical woods on the market and among its many uses, shipbuilding and luxury and outdoor furniture stand out.

 Teak (Tectona grandis L.) is native to Southeast Asia, India, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, where it can reach heights of up to 40 meters. Currently there are also plantations in tropical areas in Africa and Latin America, where the trees grow faster than in their place of origin, which reduces felling shifts and makes their use more interesting every day.

 It is a species that stands out for its magnificent characteristics of natural durability, in addition to having good dimensional stability. Teak wood has an antiseptic resin that makes it resistant to attack by various organisms, such as termites or fungi.

 In addition to its good stability, its high resistance to water, cracking or rupture must be added, as it has a natural oil that makes it waterproof, which makes it a wood widely used in shipbuilding. It is also an optimal wood for exteriors, being able to adapt to extreme weather conditions.