Likely teak; alternatives include iroko or dark-stained oak
Tectona grandis · Hardwood; Exotic/Tropical
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; Exotic/Tropical
- Origin
- Native to South and Southeast Asia; widely plantation-grown in Indonesia, India, Myanmar, and Africa
- Hardness
- 1,070 lbf Janka; Medium
- Durability
- Very Durable; highly resistant to decay, weathering, and many insects because of natural oils
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight to mildly irregular grain, coarse texture, with subtle streaking; appears flat-sawn or plain-sawn
Color & Appearance
Honey-golden to medium brown heartwood with little visible sapwood; naturally darkens toward deeper brown with age and light, often showing a subdued oily luster
Hardness (Janka)
1,070 lbf Janka; Medium
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable; highly resistant to decay, weathering, and many insects because of natural oils
Value & Age
Approximately $15–$35 per board foot for common kiln-dried teak; figured or premium stock costs more
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- Wood Age Estimate
- The sample appears freshly machined or lightly worn; its service age cannot be determined visually
Common Uses
Outdoor furniture, decking, boatbuilding, flooring, cabinetry, architectural joinery, and turning
Geographic Origin
Native to South and Southeast Asia; widely plantation-grown in Indonesia, India, Myanmar, and Africa
Workability
Machines reasonably well but can blunt tools because of silica and oily extractives; predrilling is advisable, and gluing requires clean, freshly prepared surfaces
Finish Recommendations
Clean and lightly sand, then use teak oil for a natural appearance or film finishes such as varnish/polyurethane after solvent wiping; allow thorough drying
Notable Features
Distinctive oily feel, relatively coarse pores, excellent dimensional stability, and characteristic leather-like scent when freshly worked