Teak

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		Teak Botanical Name: Tectona grandis Common Name(s): Origin: Burma, Thailand, India
OverviewBasic InfoTechnical General: The heartwood is dark golden–yellow darkening with exposure to brown or dark brown. Sometimes figured with dark markings. Can have a greenish tinge when freshly cut. The timber is dull with an oily feel and has a unique scent when freshly cut. The grain varies from straight to wavy depending on origin. The best teak comes from Burma being generally straight grained and uniformly golden. The texture is coarse and uneven. Seasoning: Dries slowly but well. Working: Although working qualities can be variable, the timber generally works with moderate ease. It can have a dulling effect on cutters but the timber is capable of a good finish. It turns well and can be glued, stained and polished. Uses: Boatbuilding, joinery, furniture and decking. Availability Stocked: Yes Price: Supply - Resource Certification Durability - Durability Durability (In Ground) Durability (Above Ground): Very Durable Density Density Air Dried 660 kg/m² Shrinkage Shrinkage % (Green to 12% MC) Stability Stability Mechanical Properties Mechanical Links Janka Hardness: (Average) kN Modulus of Rupture / Bending Strength: 106 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Modulus of Elasticity / Stiffness: 10 GPa (GN/m²) Maximum Crushing Strength: 60 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Moisture Meter Reading Corrections Moisture Meter Reading Corrections: Fire Indicies Ignitability Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 13 Flame Spread Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 9 Heat Evolved Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 10 Smoke Developed Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 5

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