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Teak has a high resistance to decay and termite attack. In fact the oil secreted by the wood is reported to be a natural insect repellant. The wood remains smooth under friction and is reported to have the odour of leather when freshly cut. It is diffuclt and time consuming to dry properly.
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Burmese Teak
Latin name: Tectona grandis
Common names: Burmese teak, Burma teak
Technical
Colour: The sapwood of teak is white to pale yellow, while the heartwood is dark golden-brown to dark golden-yellow to rich brown in color with darker chocolate-coloured brown streaks
Janka Hardness: 1000
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