Teak wood - Water-resistant, termite-resistant outdoor natural wood

Teak wood (Teak wood or Snake wood) has the international standard name Teakwood, this is a tropical hardwood with the scientific name Tectona Grandis. In many places, this type of wood is also called Bang Gun wood.

Characteristics of Teak wood

Original origin of Teak wood in tropical regions such as Thailand, Myanmar, India. Because of their high economic value, they are bred and raised throughout Asia to be exploited for wood. Due to different growing environments, this type of wood is divided into many types such as:

• Lao Teak wood
• Indian Teak Wood
• Philippine Teak wood
• Malaysian Teak wood
• Thai Teak Wood
• Myanmar Teak wood,…

today, Teak tree Cultivated in many provinces in Vietnam.

How to identify the Snake plant

• The Snake Tree has an outstanding height 30m.
• The diameter of a large tree trunk is approx 60cm to 80cm.
• The shell is colored dark yellow or brownish gray, the shell cracks longitudinally into small scales.
• The leaves are oval shaped and gradually point towards the leaf. The leaf peduncle and the underside of the leaf are covered with pale yellow star-shaped hairs.
• The young branches are covered with a layer of hair and have a star shape with the rust color of iron.
• Small white flowers grow in large panicle-shaped clusters. The flower blooming season is in the middle May and August.
• The Snake plant belongs to the deciduous tree family and the leaf fall season is Autumn and Winter.
• The tree results in January to July.
• This is a plant that loves light, has poor cold tolerance, and is suitable for tropical monsoon climate conditions.

Teak is a group 3 natural wood

Teak is Wood trees belong to group 3, a precious wood group but still has a softer price than groups 1 and 2. The toughness and durability of group 3 wood is extremely good, so Teak wood widely used in construction, decoration and interior decoration. Plant density changes with humidity and at 15% humidity is 660kg / m³.

Teak wood has a layer of natural oils

The oil content in teak wood is very high and has the ability to repel insects and termites that damage the wood. Mold also cannot affect this type of wood thanks to its oil layer.

Advantages of teak wood

Teak wood is a natural wood capable of outdoor installation with the following outstanding characteristics:

High durability, tight grain, can withstand outdoor rain and sun

Besides its high oil content, teak wood also has high durability and tight grain, so it can withstand good weather and is not easily cracked or warped when installed outdoors. This type of wood becomes brighter and more beautiful in color when exposed to light.

Teak is highly resistant to rot and mold

Thanks to its high resistance to rot and mold Teak wood Extremely durable, no need for regular maintenance. In addition, the shrinkage rate of this type of wood is relatively low and is not easily damaged when used in places with high humidity.

Teak wood is easy to process, bend, and saw

Sculptors love to make their works on teak wood because of its strength and flexibility. We can freely use machines to work on wood, easily creating beautiful, sophisticated works without fear of being damaged in the process.

Gia Ty wood has a long lifespan and its beauty gradually increases over time

The older the Gia Ty tree (teak tree) is, the stronger its trunk is, and the wood grain is clearer and smoother (fewer eyes, few black veins, few senses). Because the tree trunk contains a large layer of natural preservative oil, this type of wood is resistant to harmful risks such as termites and mold. In particular, the longer Gia Ty wood is used, the more oil it secretes and the more beautiful the color becomes.

Disadvantages of Gia Ty wood tree

Disadvantages of Gia Ty wood (Teak tree) there are only 2 of them: price and scratch resistance.

• The scratch resistance of this type of wood is extremely limited, so avoid dragging heavy objects on the wood surface.
• The price of Teak wood is only lower than the precious wood species of groups 1 and 2, the rest is considered higher than the general average.

Popular uses of Teak wood

Teak wood It is widely used in life such as:

• Wood floor.
• Wooden cutting board.
• Building boats.
• Interior and exterior furniture.

Outdoor Teak Laminate flooring

Teak wood is often chosen outdoor swimming pool wooden floor Thanks to its good water resistance. They do not cause burns when we move barefoot, do not cause too serious injuries when we fall and are extremely harmonious with the cool blue color of the lake.

Teak wood floors in the house

Both termite resistant and easy to clean because of its good water resistance, teak wood is chosen by many people as a flooring material despite its high price. The lifespan of this type of flooring is longer when used indoors instead of in outdoor spaces. They are highly durable even when not treated with oil or varnish.

Teak wooden cutting board

Teak wooden cutting boards have an extremely high search volume, especially in the European and American markets because:

• High durability, long-term use and easy to maintain.
• Non-toxic, safe in contact with food.
• Freely chop bones and meat without worrying about breakage.
• Beautiful appearance, meets aesthetics well.

Make boats

Teak wood has been used to make seagoing boats for a long time (more than 2000 years ago). Today, they are still popular as flooring or interior decoration items on boats. Because of its good moisture resistance, coastal restaurants and hotels always choose this type of wood to use.

Interior and exterior furniture

Thanks to its hard wood, smooth grain, and high durability, Teak is easy to process and design into interior and exterior items such as tables, chairs, kitchen cabinets, bookshelves, bed frames,... and sculptures. beautiful fine art.

Outdoor furniture made from teak wood (Gia Ty)

Gia Ty wooden bed

Gia Ty wooden cabinet shelves

Gia Ty wooden kitchen cabinets

Teak wood price list (Teakwood)

• Price of 1m3 of Teak wood (solid wood): Fluctuating approx 4.260.000 VND/m³.
• Teak flooring price: Fluctuating about 750 - 800 VND/m².
• Teak wood veneer price (Dimension: 640mm x 2500mm): 90.000 copper.
• Price of MDF board covered with Thai teak wood veneer (17mm board, 5 rem covered on 2 sides): 875.000 copper.
• Price of MDF board covered with Malaysian teak wood veneer (17mm board, 5 rem coated on 2 sides): 825.000 copper.
• Price of MDF board covered with Chinese teak wood veneer (17mm board, 5 rem coated on 2 sides): 870.000 copper.
• Price of chipboard covered with Thai teak wood veneer (18mm chipboard, 6 reams covered on 2 sides): 1.060.000 copper.

Note: Prices are for reference only and updated in November 11.

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The article analyzes all aspects Teak wood such as: advantages, disadvantages, common applications, etc. Hopefully it will help you understand more about this group 3 precious wood. Besides, if you feel interested in outdoor plastic wood and need more information, you can leave a comment below or call us immediately at 0903 093 221.