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Teak - Wikipedia The large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface Teak wood has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled and is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance The wood is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and various small projects [citation needed]
Teak | The Wood Database (Hardwood) Much like the many names and knockoffs of mahogany, the moniker “teak” has been affixed and assigned to a number of different woods seeking acclaim The usual procedure is to take a wood bearing any degree of resemblance to teak and insert a geographical location in front of the name
What Is Teak Wood Why It Is So Great? - Start Woodworking Now Teak is a medium-weight hardwood with strength properties similar to oak It is generally easy to processed and produces smooth surfaces and edges if carbide-tipped tools are used to avoid rapid blunting due to silica deposits
Teak - Wood Teak (Tectona grandis), a native species in the rain forests of Burma, India, Laos, and Thailand, now grows in about 40 countries throughout the tropics In Java, for instance, teak was planted generations ago, and the trees are managed for sustained yield
Teak | Uses, Benefits Characteristics | Britannica teak, (genus Tectona grandis), large deciduous tree of the family Verbenaceae, or its wood, one of the most valuable timbers Teak has been widely used in India for more than 2,000 years The name teak is from the Malayalam word tēkka
Teak Facts - 2025 Uses, Benefits Characteristics Teak is a large deciduous tree (meaning it sheds leaves during the fall) that can grow up to 40 m (131 ft) tall Natural teak forests are indigenous or native to only four countries in south and southeast Asia These include Burma (now called Myanmar), Laos, Thailand, and India
Teak Wood: Color, Uses, Characteristics - Vermont Woods Studios Teak wood was initially prized in boat making, but it is used in a wide variety of applications today It’s water-resistance makes it popular for outdoor furniture, decks, and shower stools, but it gets a fair amount of use indoors for furniture, flooring, veneers, and carving too
Teak - Tectona Grandis - Characteristics and Uses Originally found in South and Southeastern Asia tropic regions, today teak has spread all across the world, where it is used not only for commercial exploitation but also as the ornamental use in parks and botanical gardens