Teak
Teak is a common tropical hardwood used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other articles where weather resistance is desired. It is also used for indoor flooring.
Teak is easily worked, beautiful, and has natural oils that make it suitable for use in exposed locations. The best teak wood is old teak, which is more durable and harder. New teak is more prone to splitting and water damage.
Its popularity has led to growth in sustainable production on plantations. Contrary to popular belief, teak does not grow in the rainforest and its consumption encompasses a different set of environmental concerns, such as the disappearance of rare hardwood teaks or supporting oppressive regimes.
Much of the world's teak is exported by Indonesia and Burma.
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Botanical names of wood | Hardwood | List of woods | Uttaradit province
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