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    Teak is an exotic timber species particularly known for its qualities in terms of durability. Originally from Asia, this wood naturally covers the class 5 (use in marine environment and brackish water). Teak is thus very popular for shipbuilding and for the realization of bridges, posts and other exposed uses.


    Read the Tropix sheet (CIRAD).

    TECK
    Botanical name(s) :

    Tectona grandis

    Family: LAMIACEAE (angiosperm)

    Commercial restriction: no commercial restriction

    Teak is a tree native to Asia. However, it is grown in plantations in all tropical regions, including Africa.

    Where to buy teak timber?

    teak TIMBER USES

    "Natural" teak is a very durable material, which does not need to be treated against dry wood borers or humidification.

    It should be noted, however, that plantation teak wood has a much lower durability than natural forest teak. It is therefore necessary to distinguish between "Asian teak" (meaning natural forest teak) and teak grown in plantations in Asia, Africa or South America.

    Teak can be used for the following purposes:

    Structures and panels

    • Plywood, inside face and outside face
    • Sliced veneer

    Exterior joinery (building facade)

    • Cladding and outer coating
    • Windows and doors
    • Shutters and closures

    Carpentry and interior fittings

    • Wooden floors
    • Interior staircases
    • Doors and door frames
    • Interior panelling and cladding
    • Furniture and cabinetmaking

    Outdoor equipment - Recreation

    • Exterior staircases and guard railing
    • Single-level terraces and pool areas
    • Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors

    Industrial usage and heavy work

    • Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater

    Shipbuilding

    • Boat decks and planking
    • Boat and yacht layouts
    • Pleasure-boating pontoons

    Miscellaneous uses

    • Cooperage and vat making
    • Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

    Where to buy teak timber?

    DESCRIPTION OF teak TIMBER

    • Color: yellow brown
    • Sapwood: clearly demarcated
    • Texture: coarse
    • Grain: straight
    • Interlocked grain: absent

    teak: PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

    Read the Tropix sheet of teak (CIRAD).

    teak: NATURAL DURABILITY AND TREATABILITY

    • Funghi: class 1 - very durable
    • Dry wood borers: durable - sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood)
    • Termites : class M - moderately durable
    • Treatability: class 4- not permeable
    • Use class ensured by natural durability: class 4 - in ground or fresh water contact
    • Species covering the use class 5: Yes

    Read the Tropix sheet of teak (CIRAD).

    PROCESSING OF teak TIMBER

    Read the Tropix sheet of teak (CIRAD).

     

    Sources :

    use(s) for this species :

    Outdoor equipment - recreation

    Outdoor equipment - recreation

    Structures and panels

    Structures and panels

    Exterior joinery/building facades

    Exterior joinery/building facades

    Carpentry and interior fittings

    Carpentry and interior fittings

    Industrial use and heavy work

    Industrial use and heavy work

    Shipbuilding

    Shipbuilding

    Miscellaneous uses

    Miscellaneous uses

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    You want to contribute to the preservation of tropical forests.
    You appreciate the qualities of timber, a natural material of the highest quality.

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    Whether you are an architect, project manager, construction, furniture or shipbuilding industry professional, Fair&Precious forest managers invite you to (re)discover an exceptional material.

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    Thanks to Fair&Precious, the sale of tropical timber can be a responsible sale. Fair&Precious brings together certified tropical forest managers and recommends purchase of FSC and PEFC-PAFC certified timber.

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    Fair&Precious invites you to strengthen your responsible purchasing policy by using FSC and PEFC-PAFC certified tropical timber.

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    There is a way to save tropical forests while developing a responsible economic model! The answer isn't a boycott of tropical timber, but rather socially, environmentally and economically responsible purchasing.

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