Likely teak; alternatives include plantation-grown rubberwood or another Thai hardwood. The photo shows a weathered, flat-sawn board but lacks diagnostic end grain.

Tectona grandis (if teak) · Hardwood; tropical

Type: Hardwood; tropical
Origin: Native to South and Southeast Asia; also cultivated in Thailand and neighboring regions.
Hardness: Teak: about 1,070 lbf, Medium.
Durability: Teak heartwood is Durable to Very Durable, with good natural decay and insect resistance.

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Mostly straight to mildly irregular, with broad, subdued bands; appears flat-sawn. No distinctive figure is visible.

Weathered gray-brown surface; fresh teak heartwood is golden to medium brown and darkens with age. Sapwood is paler.

Teak: about 1,070 lbf, Medium.

Teak heartwood is Durable to Very Durable, with good natural decay and insect resistance.

Value & Age

Estimated Market ValueNot an official valuation

Indicatively US$10–30 per board foot for teak, varying greatly by grade, dimensions, and source.

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.

Wood Age Estimate: Cannot be reliably dated from this image; surface wear and discoloration indicate use or exposure, not a specific age.

Furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, decking, flooring, and veneer.

Native to South and Southeast Asia; also cultivated in Thailand and neighboring regions.

Generally machines and finishes well, though silica can blunt cutters; oily surfaces may need preparation before gluing.

Clean and sand to fresh wood; use compatible teak oil or a film finish. Test adhesion first, especially on oily surfaces.

Teak is relatively oily, stable, and often has a mild leathery scent; these traits cannot be confirmed from the photo.

From Thailand

Identified October 16, 2026