Burma teak

Uniform dark golden-brown heartwood which darkens on exposure. Distinctive narrow to medium-width sapwood is white to pale yellow. Coarse, uneven texture and an oily feel. Typically dry weight: 650kg/m3. Grows in Burma (Myanmar), India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Java. Also in Central America and tropical Africa.

Hard, medium-density wood, strong and durable. Low stiffness and resistance to shock loads, with high crushing strength, medium bending strength and moderate steam-bending qualities. Acid and fire resistant. Relatively easy to work with both hand and machine tools.

Domestic, outdoor and offices furniture, joinery, flooring, kitchen cabinets, harbor work, boat and ship building, decking, decorative veneers and plywood.