Medium; coarse open pore structure, rich golden-brown hue, oily texture appearance, and extreme durability around rusted metal suggest teak or a similar dense tropical hardwood like Keruing or Kapur. confidence

Teak (Reclaimed / Utility Timber)

Tectona grandis · Hardwood / Tropical / Reclaimed

Type: Hardwood / Tropical / Reclaimed
Origin: Native to South and Southeast Asia (India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand); widely cultivated in tropical plantations.
Hardness: 1,070 lbf (Medium)
Durability: Very Durable; exceptionally resistant to rot, decay, moisture, and fungal attack owing to high natural oil content.

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Grain Pattern

Coarse, open grain with prominent vertical pores, straight to slightly wavy orientation, and coarse horizontal saw kerfs across the face.

Color & Appearance

Medium reddish-brown to dark golden-brown heartwood, aged to a dull grayish tone near the bottom edge due to weathering and exposure.

Hardness (Janka)

1,070 lbf (Medium)

Durability & Decay Resistance

Very Durable; exceptionally resistant to rot, decay, moisture, and fungal attack owing to high natural oil content.

Value & Sustainability

Estimated Market Value: $8.00 - $15.00 per board foot (varies depending on grade and reclamation condition).
Wood Age Estimate: Estimated 20-50+ years old, indicated by heavy surface oxidation, deep rust staining around iron bolts, and weathered surface patina.
Sustainability Status: Natural forests face exploitation concerns; plantation-grown teak is widely available and FSC-certified.

Common Uses

Outdoor construction, scaffolding, heavy utility timber, boat decking, rustic furniture, structural planking.

Geographic Origin

Native to South and Southeast Asia (India, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand); widely cultivated in tropical plantations.

Workability

Fair to good workability, though high silica content dulls cutting tools quickly. Glues and finishes best after wiping natural surface oils with solvent.