Burmesa Teak Quarter Cut
Tectona Grandis
Category
Natural Veneer
Origin
Southeast Asia
Uses
Teak numbers amongst the oldest commercial lumbers. Due to its resistance to fungi and insect infestation ideal for shipbuilding. High quality wood for architectural woodwork and mass-produced furniture whic went out of fashion, however, in Central Europe in the eighties and nineties. Now as before a popular wood for furniture in Scandinavia though.
Properties
The wood has a slightly oily surface.
Machining
As a general rule machining Teakwood presents no problems. Mineral deposits in the wood have a severe dulling effect on tools. Very smooth surfaces can be achieved by using carbide-tipped tools.
Finishing
Special surface finishes should be used fort he treatment of Teak. The surface, which needs to be thoroughly brushed down, should be treated with oil for interior work and with varnishes for external applications.
Certificate
FSC 100%