What kind of wood is teak (Tectona grandis)?
Known in some circles as the ‘Prince of Hardwoods’, or the ‘Rich Man’s Wood’, Teak is a close grained hardwood with high natural oil and rubber content. It is one of the hardest, strongest and most durable of all timbers, highly resistant to rotting and almost impervious to the effects of sun, rain, frost or snow. These characteristics combine to make it the ideal timber for all outdoor applications. It has been the number one choice of boat builders for centuries.
