Teak (Tectona grandis)
Family: Verbenaceae
Common names: Burma teak, Deleg, Djati, Djatos, Dodolan, Genuine teak, Gia thi, Giati, Jate, Jati, Jati sak, Jatih, Jatos, Java teak, Kaiti, Kulidawa, Kyoon-pen, Kyun, Mai sak, Maisak, Moulimein teak, Pahi, Rangoon teak, Rosawa, Sagon, Sagwan, Tadi, Teak, Teca, Teck, Tegina, Tekku, Thekku, Thukku, Tik, Tsik
Distributed in: Benin, Burma, Cameroon, Congo, Fiji, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, Zaire (Africa, Central America, Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Distribution overview: Teak is indigenous to India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina and Java, but it has been extensively planted for timber or as an ornamental within its natural range and throughout the tropical regions of the world, including East and West Africa, the West Indies, from Cuba and Jamaica to Trinidad, and from Panama to Brazil. It is also grown in southern Florida. The species has also been cultivated experimentally or at low elevations in Puerto Rico.
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Balusters, Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chemical containers, Chests, Clogs, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Decks, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Exterior trim & siding, Exterior uses, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Fuelwood, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Lifeboats, Light construction, Living-room suites, Lock gates, Mathematical instruments, Mine timbers, Moldings, Musical instruments, Novelties, Oars, Paneling , Paneling, Piling, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Plywood: veneer (marine), Poles, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Shingles, Shipbuilding, Sills, Sporting Goods, Structural work, Toys, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative, Wheel spokes, Wheels, Windows
Product sources: Although it is higher in price than most other imports, Teak is available in veneer and lumber forms. Its consumption on the United States market is rather tiny compared to other domestic hardwoods. The wood is offered as an expensive option by many US shipbuilders, with most imports originating from Burma, which is the source of Teak with superior and the most desirable qualities. Good quality teak is difficult to acquire, and imports are usually in transit for about two months. Although US importers usually have some in stock, orders for the timber are slow to fill and can take up to a year.
Environment profile: Generally secure within its natural habitat
Tree size: Tree height is 10-20 m
Colors: the heart isRed, Yellow to golden-yellow to orangeand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isWavy, the textureUnevenand the lusterMedium
Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable
Odor: No specific taste
Silica Content: Slight
LightInduced Color Change: Darker
Kiln Schedules: UK=H US=T10D4S/T8D3S Fr=7
Kiln Drying Rate: Very slow (>28 days for boards < 32 mm, to >84 days for boards >= 63 mm)
Drying Defects: Slight end splitting, Splitting
Ease of Drying: Slowly
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is straight
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory Resistance to ChemicalsThe timber is resistant to water and numerous chemical reagents, including acids, and will not cause rust or corrosion when it comes in contact with metals.
Blunting Effect: Blunting effect on machining is variable
Boring: Fairly easy with ordinary tools
Carving: Carves well in dry condition
Cutting Resistance: Fairly difficult to saw
Gluing: Moderate gluing properties
Mortising: Finishes well
Moulding: Good moulding properties
Movement in Service: Good moulding properties
Nailing: Possible if prebored, Pre-boring recommended
Planing: Special attention required
Resistance to Impregnation: Sapwood is moderately resistant
Resistance to Splitting: Good
Response to hand tools: Variable qualities
Routing recessing: Moderately easy
Sanding: Poor results
Veneering qualities: Suitable for peeling, Suitable for slicing
Steam bending: Moderate
Screwing: Screwing yields good results, Screwing yields good results; Turning: Good results
Painting: Fairly good painting properties
; Polishing: Very Good to Excellent; Staining: Stains well
Natural oils in the wood may interfere with adhesion and drying of some finishes. Removing surface resins with a solvent that is compatible with the finish to be used is suggested to reduce the wood's tendency to repel finish coats.
; Varnishing: Satisfactory;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Item |
Green |
Dry |
Metric |
Specific Gravity |
0,52 |
0,57 |
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Density |
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624 |
kg/m3 |
Bending Strength |
715 |
1036 |
kg/cm2 |
Crushing Strength |
57 |
74 |
kg/cm2 |
Hardness |
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470 |
kg |
Impact Strength |
83 |
63 |
cm |
Shearing Strength |
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130 |
kg/cm2 |
Stiffness |
106 |
121 |
1000 kg/cm2 |
Tangential Shrinkage |
5 |
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% |
Radial Shrinkage |
2 |
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% |
Weight |
608 |
592 |
kg/m3 |
Maximum Load |
0,63 |
0,77 |
cm-kg/cm3 |
Toughness |
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261 |
cm-kg |
Static Bending |
399 |
513 |
kg/cm2 |
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| | | | Item | Green | Dry | English | Bending Strength | 10182 | 14742 | psi | Crushing Strength | 819 | 1065 | psi | Density | | 39 | lbs/ft3 | Hardness | | 1038 | lbs | Impact Strength | 33 | 25 | inches | Maximum Crushing Strength | 5350 | 7883 | psi | Shearing Strength | | 1859 | psi | Static Bending | 5686 | 7304 | psi | Stiffness | 1521 | 1730 | 1000 psi | Toughness | | 227 | inch-lbs | Work to Maximum Load | 9 | 11 | inch-lbs/in3 | Specific Gravity | 0.52 | 0.57 | | Weight | 38 | 37 | lbs/ft3 | Radial Shrinkage | 2 | | % | Tangential Shrinkage | 5 | | % | Volumetric Shrinkage | 7 | | % | |
Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. 0 Bending strength (MOR) = medium 0 Max. crushing strength = medium 0 Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low 0 Shrinkage, Radial = very small 0 Shrinkage, Tangential = very small 0 Max. crushing strength = high 0 Hardness (side grain) = soft 1 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = medium 0 Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low Bending strength (MOR) = high Shrinkage, Tangential = small Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft. Bending strength (MOR) = low Shrinkage, Radial = small Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = low Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = very low Shrinkage, Volumetric = moderate Shrinkage, Radial = large Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = high Hardness (side grain) = medium Density (dry weight) = 23-30 lbs/cu. ft.
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