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Outstanding in a wide range of uses on account of
its durability, strength, moderate weight, ease of
working, stability and attractive appearance.
Widely
used in ship building, for decking, launches, boats,
deck houses and weather doors.
Makes excellent
furniture, carvings and interior fittings for ships,
offices and public buildings.
In house construction
makes fine doors, frames, windows, window
frames, staircases, floors, paneling, cupboards
and fittings. One of the best all-round timbers in
the world.
Ancient civilizations in India and Malaysia have long known about the
benefits and usefulness of teak wood.
Because of its durability, its resistance to rot, and its flexibility (making it relatively easy to work with), teak has long been a popular timber tree and a valuable natural resource.
The strong structural properties of teak made it the number 1 choice for
ship builders since the middle ages.
The main advantage of teak is its
unique ability to prevent rust and corrosion when in contact with metal.
This makes it invaluable in the shipbuilding industry.
It is said that the first outdoor teak benches were actually made of decking
from old sailing ships.
The decking on these ships was in such good condition
when the ships were about to be scrapped, the wood was recycle and
remade into outdoor furniture.