BURMESE TEAK EXOTIC WOOD
Teak is the industry standard for the marine boat building industry. With its legendary durability and beautiful grain, teak is the lumber of choice for sail boats and yachts. It has also been used in the automobile industry on the dash boards of classic Mercedes Benz S series cars. Teak is still harvested in some parts of the world with the help of elephants.
- Used for fine veneers
- Prized for marine use
- Durable for outdoor use
- Blunts tools due to silicates in the fiber
Characteristics of Burmese Teak
| Origin of Wood Type | Asia |
| Botanical Name | Tectona grandis |
| Specific Gravity | 0.65 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 3.33 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Golden Brown – Dark Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Available |
| Typical Avg. Width | 6″ to 8″, can be found up to 30″ wide |
| Typical Avg. Length | 6′ to 8′, can be found up to 16′ |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 30% & up |
| Wood Uses | Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Boat Building, Outdoor Construction, Flooring, Garden Furniture and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | FAS, Flitch, Figured, Premium |
| Other Trade Names | Burmese Teak, Mai Sak, Pahi, Sagwan, Tekku, Kyun, Sagon, Tegina, Tadi, Jati Sak |
Burmese Teak Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 72.00″ to 192.00″ | $50.00 |
| 4/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 15.00″+ | 72.00″ to 192.00″ | $100.00 |
| 5/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 72.00″ to 192.00″ | $52.00 |
| 8/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 72.00″ to 192.00″ | $55.00 |
| 12/4 | FAS | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 72.00″ to 192.00″ | $75.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of Burmese Teak
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
