What kind of wood is South American teak
Jul 08,2023 | Defulin Teak
In previous issues, we introduced African teak, diamond teak, Burma teak and other related woods. In fact, there is another kind of wood called "teak", that is, South American teak. So what exactly is South American teak? And it does not belong to teak? Today let Teflon take you to understand it!
South American teak, in fact, is the common name of the double-pillar sugi, but also some people in the industry called South American ebony, South American pineapple, etc.. The double-posted sumac is a large tree belonging to the Sumac family, mainly growing in eastern Suriname, western French Guiana and Brazil and other areas. The tree has a height of 40 to 45 meters, a diameter of 1.7 meters and a straight trunk. Because of its long growth period and high density, it is hard and resistant to wear and tear, and is also a natural preservative wood.

The heartwood is yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, with clear ink lines, smooth surface and oil shading. This is very similar to the appearance of Burma teak. In addition, its characteristics are actually much similar to teak, such as strong decay resistance, moth resistance, stability, and water resistance. Therefore, double-posted sumac has a wide range of applications, and can be used in the construction of wooden structures and bridges, as well as for interior decoration such as flooring and furniture, especially for buildings by the sea. It is also worth mentioning that bipilla is one of the few woods that can replace Burmese teak for ship decks, and can be found on warships and ships.
In general, although it is known as "South American teak", it is not a member of the teak family. Nevertheless, it is still a superior wood, and the price is not low, which shows its strong use value. The above is the information about South American teak brought to you by Telford, did you learn it?