Teak (Weathered / Reclaimed)
Tectona grandis · Hardwood (Exotic/Tropical / Reclaimed)
- Type
- Hardwood (Exotic/Tropical / Reclaimed)
- Origin
- Native to South and Southeast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia); widely cultivated in tropical plantations worldwide.
- Hardness
- 1,070 lbf (Medium)
- Durability
- Very Durable. High natural oil and resin content provides exceptional resistance to rot, fungal decay, moisture, and insect attack even untreated outdoors.
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly coarse, open grain with prominent linear surface checking and deep grain fissures typical of long-term exterior exposure.
Color & Appearance
Silvery-gray to weathered brown patina due to UV exposure and oxidation. Freshly planed interior would reveal golden-brown to warm honey tones.
Hardness (Janka)
1,070 lbf (Medium)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable. High natural oil and resin content provides exceptional resistance to rot, fungal decay, moisture, and insect attack even untreated outdoors.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $15.00 - $30.00+ per board foot depending on grade, provenance, and whether it is old-growth or reclaimed.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 10 to 20+ years of outdoor weathering based on the advanced silvering, surface checking, and oxidation.
- Sustainability Status
- IUCN Red List status Endangered for wild populations due to deforestation; plantation-grown and FSC-certified teak is widely available.
Common Uses
Outdoor decking, marine decking, exterior furniture, architectural cladding, landscaping timber, and heavy construction.
Geographic Origin
Native to South and Southeast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia); widely cultivated in tropical plantations worldwide.
Workability
Moderate to difficult. Contains silica which dulls cutting edges rapidly. Planes well if sharp carbide tooling is used; glues moderately well after surface wiping to remove surface oils.
Finish Recommendations
Can be left untreated to maintain the silvery-gray patina, or cleaned/sanded and finished with exterior teak oil or marine varnish to restore golden tones.
Notable Features
High natural oil content giving water-repellent properties, distinct leather-like scent when freshly cut, excellent dimensional stability.
