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African Teak 
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Teak


Not Stocked - To Order Only

Teak FAS grade

Kiln Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content

Square edge
All boards have had all wane machined off

Widths
100mm and wider up to about 230mm

Thickness available
To Order – 26, 51mm

Lengths
From 2 metres and longer up to about 3.6 metres

Appearance
Golden brown, straight to wavy grained with a coarse texture

Uses

  • External joinery
  • Internal joinery
  • High quality furniture
  • Cabinet making
  • Boat building
  • Decking
  • Garden furniture

Working properties

  • Machines well
  • Pre bore for nails and screws 
  • Finishes well
  • Medium steam bending
  • Glues well
  • Small movement in service

Physical properties

  • Medium strength and hardness
  • Medium bending & crushing strength
  • Low stiffness

Durability

  • Very Durable