Indian Teak Wood
Tectona grandis
Explore a classic timber for furniture, joinery and carefully specified outdoor projects.
01 A closer look at teak
Indian teak (Tectona grandis) is used for furniture and joinery, with selected material also used in outdoor applications. Choose by grade, heartwood content, dimensions and moisture condition.
Scientific name
Tectona grandis
Family Lamiaceae
Common name Teak
Confirm the botanical species
and specification when ordering.
02 Warm colour. Enduring character.
Natural colour and figure vary from piece to piece. Inspect the actual material before ordering.
Heartwood
Golden to brown tones can vary between boards and change with exposure and finishing.
Sapwood
Paler sapwood is usually distinguishable from heartwood. Specify acceptable sapwood content when ordering.
Grain & figure
Inspect the actual boards for grain direction, figure and surface condition before planning your cutting and finishing.
Specify the grade and intended use. Colour alone does not establish the origin or quality of teak.
03 From log to usable timber
01 Inspect
Check size, form and visible defects.
02 Saw
Plan the cut for the required format.
03 Season
Agree the moisture requirement for the end use.
04 Prepare
Confirm final sizes and machining allowances.
Recovery and drying time vary with the log, thickness, defects and intended use.
Choose your teak format
Teak logs
Full logs for buyers planning their own conversion and cutting requirements.
Boards & planks
Discuss board sizes and allowances for furniture, cabinetry or panel work.
Slabs & wide sections
Enquire about wide sections for your project. Suitable dimensions depend on the logs available.
Custom-cut timber
Share your cutting list, required quantities and intended application.
What can you create with teak?
Furniture & cabinetry
Discuss material for furniture and cabinet components, with the grade and moisture condition suited to the project.
Doors & joinery
Discuss dimensions and moisture requirements for doors, frames, windows and architectural joinery.
Outdoor projects
Suitability depends on material selection, design, exposure and maintenance. Agree the specification before ordering.
What influences the price?
Dimensions & gradeBoard thickness, width, length and required grade.
Heartwood & appearanceHeartwood proportion, colour and grain requirements.
Seasoning & preparationMoisture condition, surface preparation and machining.
Quantity & deliveryTotal volume, cutting requirements and delivery location.
Tell us what you need
Share your sizes, quantity and intended use so we can discuss suitable teak timber.