Teak
Description
Genuine Teak (Tectona Grandis) is a tropical hardwood, great for exterior usage- such examples are ship building, door and window frames, wharves, cooling-tower louvres, flooring, paneling and venetian blinds. This species is highly durable and is also resistant to termite attacks and any other damages caused by insects. Teak has a beautiful light orange to yellow color and looks great for any project. Boro Sawmill & Timber Company can manufacture a wide range of sizes, shapes, and patterns to meet any of your needs.
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Common Uses
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Ship and boat building, veneer, furniture, exterior construction, carving, turnings, and other small wood objects.
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Technical Specifications
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Common Name(s): Teak, Burmese Teak
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Scientific Name: Tectona grandis
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Distribution: Native to southern Asia;
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Widely grown on plantations throughout tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
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Average Dried Weight: 41 lbs/ft3 (655 kg/m3)
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Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .55, .66
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Janka Hardness: 1,070 lbf (4,740 N)
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Modulus of Rupture: 14,080 lbf/in2 (97.1 MPa)
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Elastic Modulus: 1,781,000 lbf/in2 (12.28 GPa)
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Crushing Strength: 7,940 lbf/in2 (54.8 MPa)
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Shrinkage: Radial: 2.6%, Tangential: 5.3%, Volumetric: 7.2%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
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*Source: The Wood Database; https://www.wood-database.com/