Medium, based on color, distinct sapwood boundary, and coarse texture characteristic of Teak confidenceIdentify wood
Teak
Tectona grandis · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- South and Southeast Asia, widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide
- Hardness
- 1070 lbf (Medium)
- Durability
- Very Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to wavy grain with a coarse, uneven texture
Color & Appearance
Golden to medium brown, darkening with age, with contrasting yellowish-white sapwood
Hardness (Janka)
1070 lbf (Medium)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 15.00 to 30.00 USD per board foot
- Wood Age Estimate
- Recently cut or freshly milled lumber
- Sustainability Status
- Not listed on CITES appendices or IUCN Red List, widely available as plantation-grown
Common Uses
Boat building, exterior furniture, decking, carving, and general construction
Geographic Origin
South and Southeast Asia, widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide
Workability
Generally easy to work with hand and machine tools, though silica content can dull cutting edges quickly
Finish Recommendations
Teak oil, marine finishes, or left unfinished to weather to a silvery-gray patina; special preparation needed to remove surface oils for gluing
Notable Features
Contains natural oils that give it excellent weather resistance and a characteristic leather-like scent when freshly cut
Identified August 22, 2026
