12 Facts About Teak Material Properties.Why is teak wood so popular?what is teak wood used for?where does teak wood come from?
Aug 10,2023 | Defulin Teak
Why is teak wood so popular?what is teak wood used for?where does teak wood come from?
After 20 years in the industry, let us tell you 12 facts about teak wood!
1. Teak originates only in four countries: Burma, Thailand, Laos and India. Other than that, all other countries were later artificially seeded with plantation teak.
2. 80% of the natural teak wood in the current teak material market is supplied from the Myanmar region.
3. Teak wood gives off a tree fragrance that has a calming effect on the human brain nervous system.
4. Teak wood has an unimaginable service life, finished teak furniture will not have serious quality problems within 20 years.
5. Teak has a wide range of applications. Whether indoors or outdoors, teak's performance is up to the task.
6. Teak actually comes in two different shades. One is a light golden yellow color and the other is a dark brown color.
7. Natural teak is more than twice as old as planted teak.
8. Teak is naturally resistant to termites and mosquitoes, so wood products made from teak do not have to worry about termite infestation.
9. Teak's oiliness comes from the absorption of silica from the land. Therefore, the older the tree, the better the oiliness of teak.
10. The oil content of teak determines its durability and waterproof strength.
11. Teak was accepted worldwide a long time ago.It was used as an extremely good imported product at that time.
12. The scientific name of teak is Tectona grandis L. f.. In addition to this, African Teak and other woods are not true teak.
