Timber portfolio
Teak
Tectona grandis · Plantation-grown — supplied from Nigeria
A naturally durable, stable hardwood for decking, exterior joinery and marine fit-out, manufactured to your specification.
Species profile
Teak — Tectona grandis
Teak is valued for its natural oils, stability and weather resistance.
We manufacture Teak components and sections to your cutting list. Sizes, grades and quantities are confirmed in writing.
Character in service
- Golden to medium brown heartwood
- Natural oils give good weather resistance
- Stable in service; works and finishes well
- Common name
- Teak
- Botanical name
- Tectona grandis
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Origin
- Plantation-grown — supplied from Nigeria
- Supply forms
- Manufactured components to schedule · Machined sections to drawing
Sizes, grades, moisture, volumes and documentation are confirmed in writing against each specification before order.
Typical applications
- Decking and exterior joinery
- Marine fit-out
- Furniture and outdoor products
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Material, handling and loading
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