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All about Teak

Teak (Tectona), in the family Verbenaceae, is a genus of tropical hardwood trees native to the south and southeast of Asia and the word teak originates from the Malayalam word "thekku". Growing to 30-40 m tall, they are large trees, deciduous in the dry season. Teak is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation.

There are three species:

Philippine Teak, (Tectona philippinensis) is endemic to the Philippines, and is endangered.

Dahat Teak (Tectona hamiltoniana)is a local endemic species confined to Myanmar, where it is also endangered.

Common Teak (Tectona grandis) has a wide distribution in India and Indo-China

Teak: Use and Cultivation

Teak is used for the creation of indoor and outdoor furniture, boat decks, gazebos and other items where its natural weather resistance is great for. It is also used for indoor flooring and furniture veneers.

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Select Teak Outdoor Furniture items currently on auction:

NEW OUTDOOR PATIO TEAK FURNITURE GARDEN BENCH BACKLESS 05/07/2009

US $199.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 5:53:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $199.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

TEAK SIDE TABLE / END STOOL OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 11/03/2009

US $149.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 6:43:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $149.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

4 PC OUTDOOR TEAK WOOD CHAT SET DECK PATIO FURNITURE 07/24/2010

US $499.00 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 11:11:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $499.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

OUTDOOR WOOD CHAISE LOUNGE CHAIR PATIO TEAK FURNITURE 07/24/2010

US $249.00 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 11:12:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $249.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

6 PC TEAK DEEP SEATER GARDEN PATIO OUTDOOR FURNITURE 1G 04/02/2010

US $1,299.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 11:31:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,299.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

BAR TABLE CABINET TEAK GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 07/01/2010

US $489.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 14:50:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $489.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

NEW Outdoor Furniture: Teak Patio Garden Bench 07/24/2010

US $219.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:04:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $219.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5 FEET TEAK BENCH OUTDOOR GARDEN PATIO FURNITURE NEW 3C 06/01/2010

US $379.00 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:51:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $379.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

outdoor furniture patio wood chairs handmade teak 07/28/2010

US $70.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 21:00:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $77.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

13 PC TEAK DINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 6C 12/03/2009

US $1,729.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 22:06:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,729.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

9 PC TEAK RECLINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 02/06/2009

US $1,999.99 End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 22:39:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,999.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7pc Outdoor Teak Oil Dining Table Chair Patio Furniture 04/03/2010

US $1,395.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 4:51:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,395.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5pc Outdoor Teak Oil Dining Table Chair Patio Furniture 04/03/2010

US $1,195.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 4:52:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,195.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

13 PC TEAK STACKING DINING SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE 5u 11/04/2009

US $1,895.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 7:26:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,895.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

SOLID TEAK PATIO BISTRO SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE 07/02/2010

US $1,485.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 11:14:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,485.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK STACKING GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE R12 06/07/2009

US $1,099.99 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 11:15:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,099.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK STACKING GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE R08 06/07/2009

US $899.99 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 11:20:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $899.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

KETTAL 14 Piece TEAK Outdoor Patio Pool Beach Furniture 07/02/2010

US $7,400.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 15:55:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $7,400.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

SOLID TEAK PATIO DINING SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE 07/02/2010

US $2,500.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 16:23:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,500.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Bench 4 Ft Garden Patio Outdoor Furniture New * 3b 12/04/2009

US $259.99 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 17:25:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $259.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

4 FEET TEAK BENCH OUTDOOR GARDEN PATIO FURNITURE NEW 3B 12/04/2009

US $269.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 17:33:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $269.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK SET GARDEN OUTDOOR DINING PATIO FURNITURE 5w 07/07/2009

US $1,599.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:02:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,599.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

SOLID TEAK PATIO DINING SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE 07/02/2010

US $3,400.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:03:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3,400.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

TEAK PATIO DINING SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE Table & Chairs 07/02/2010

US $3,299.00 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:03:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3,299.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK STACKING GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE R06 07/07/2009

US $929.99 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:18:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $929.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5 PC STACKING TEAK SET OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE DECK Z06 07/07/2009

US $699.99 End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:18:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $699.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

9 PC TEAK STACKING GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE D08 05/09/2009

US $1,399.99 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 6:17:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,399.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5 PC DINING TEAK SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE Z01 07/08/2009

US $739.99 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 7:14:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $739.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

9 PC TEAK DINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 6A* 08/07/2009

US $2,999.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 7:29:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,999.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

NEW 3 PC BAR TEAK SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 0i 08/07/2009

US $498.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 7:36:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $498.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

SOLID TEAK DINING SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE 15 pc 07/03/2010

US $5,999.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 9:36:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $5,999.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

SOLID TEAK PATIO DINING SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE 07/03/2010

US $3,999.99 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 9:46:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3,999.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Outdoor/Garden/Patio Furniture/Teak Privacy Screen 07/03/2010

US $422.95 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 10:07:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $422.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak 5pc Outdoor Patio Pool Furniture Bar Table Set NEW 06/13/2008

US $2,499.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 12:18:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,499.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK OUTDOOR SECTIONAL SOFA & TABLE FURNITURE SET 07/23/2010

US $1,925.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 13:02:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,925.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak 3pc Outdoor Patio Pool Furniture Bar Table Set NEW 06/13/2008

US $1,499.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 14:06:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,499.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK SET GARDEN OUTDOOR DINING PATIO FURNITURE *6k 02/03/2010

US $999.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 21:24:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $999.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5 FEET NEW OUTDOOR PATIO TEAK FURNITURE GARDEN BENCHES 07/23/2010

US $429.99 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 22:52:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $429.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

9 PC TEAK DINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE NEW 11/05/2009

US $1,579.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 23:56:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,579.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

9 PC TEAK DINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE NEW 11/05/2009

US $1,449.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 23:58:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,449.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

7 PC TEAK DINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE NEW 11/05/2009

US $1,249.00 End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 23:59:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,249.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

STEAMER CHAISE SUN LOUNGE TEAK OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE 03/06/2010

US $489.99 End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 3:03:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $489.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

SOLID TEAK PATIO SET OUTDOOR FURNITURE w/ Benches 07/04/2010

US $2,390.00 End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 5:54:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,390.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

9 PC TEAK DINING SET GARDEN OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE NEW 07/09/2009

US $1,449.00 End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 16:24:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,449.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Outdoor Furniture: Teak Patio Dining Chair 07/28/2010

US $129.99 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 8:52:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $129.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

A GRADE TEAK WOOD TROLLEY CART PATIO OUTDOOR FURNITURE 09/08/2009

US $184.99 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 10:21:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $184.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Outdoor Teak Patio Furniture Drop Leaf Table 02/05/2010

US $399.99 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 13:41:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $399.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Outdoor Teak Patio Furniture Steamer Sun Lounging Chair 02/05/2010

US $249.99 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 15:18:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $249.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

NEW 7 PC. CUMARU TEAK SET OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE $2900 02/10/2009

US $1,195.00 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 17:22:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $1,195.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5 FEET TEAK BENCH OUTDOOR GARDEN PATIO FURNITURE NW 3D 12/07/2009

US $375.00 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 17:48:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $375.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

5 FEET TEAK BENCH OUTDOOR GARDEN PATIO FURNITURE NW 3E 12/07/2009

US $379.00 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 17:49:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $379.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Del-Amo 3-Seater Bench 03/07/2010

US $929.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 18:49:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $929.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Hampton 3-Seater Backless Bench 03/07/2010

US $505.94 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 18:52:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $505.94 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 18-inch Square Planter Box 03/07/2010

US $422.50 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 18:55:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $422.50 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 22-inch Square Planter Box 03/07/2010

US $504.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 18:56:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $504.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Rectangular Planter Box 03/07/2010

US $734.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:00:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $734.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Bahama 35-inch Square Table 03/07/2010

US $664.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:02:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $664.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Brianna Dining Armchair 03/07/2010

US $414.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:05:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $414.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Butterfly 47-inch Round Folding 03/07/2010

US $814.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:08:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $814.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Camrose Storage Box (small) 03/07/2010

US $999.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:10:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $999.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Captains Armchair 03/07/2010

US $599.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:12:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $599.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Captains Armchair 03/07/2010

US $784.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:15:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $784.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Cobana Serving Trolley 03/07/2010

US $569.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:17:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $569.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Kingston Dining Armchair 03/07/2010

US $399.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:20:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $399.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Kingston Dining Chair 03/07/2010

US $359.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:22:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $359.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Rialto Dining Chair 03/07/2010

US $379.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:24:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $379.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Vilano Dining Armchair 03/07/2010

US $429.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:26:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $429.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Windsor Folding Chair 03/07/2010

US $269.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:28:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $269.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture CHD087 Rialto Armchair 03/07/2010

US $419.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:31:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $419.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture AD036 Adirondack with Ottoman 03/07/2010

US $729.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:34:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $729.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Windsor 24" Square Picnic Table 03/07/2010

US $339.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:37:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $339.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Windsor 31" Round Picnic Table 03/07/2010

US $479.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:40:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $479.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture TB105 Brianna Coffee Table 03/07/2010

US $574.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:44:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $574.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Wilshire 7pc Teak Outdoor Patio Furniture Dining Set 03/07/2010

US $2,999.00 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:47:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $2,999.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Brianna 20" Round Side Table 03/07/2010

US $269.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:48:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $269.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Brianna 35" Round Coffee Table 03/07/2010

US $589.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:50:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $589.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 63" Backless Bench With Boot Leg 03/07/2010

US $514.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:53:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $514.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Casablanca 59" Backless Bench 03/07/2010

US $499.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:57:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $499.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Casablanca 48" Backless Bench 03/07/2010

US $414.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 19:59:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $414.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 48" Cambridge Backless Bench 03/07/2010

US $395.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 20:02:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $395.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Curved Back 3 Seat Bench 03/07/2010

US $784.97 End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 20:04:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $784.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Oval Back 3 Seat Bench 03/07/2010

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Teak Outdoor Furniture Straight Back 3 Seat Bench 03/07/2010

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Teak Outdoor Furniture Straight Back 2 Seat Bench 03/07/2010

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Teak Outdoor Furniture TB020MS 20-Inch Mini Side Table 03/08/2010

US $209.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:03:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $209.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture TB004KT Kidney Curved Table 03/08/2010

US $574.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:05:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $574.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture TB004CT Rectangular Coffee Table 03/08/2010

US $514.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:08:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $514.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture TBS027BT 27" Square Bar Table 03/08/2010

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Teak Outdoor Furniture TB039BT 39" Round Bar Table 03/08/2010

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Teak Outdoor Furniture 4-Foot Round Table w/ Frame 03/08/2010

US $984.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:16:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $984.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 35" Round Bistro Folding Table 03/08/2010

US $544.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:19:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $544.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 27" Round Bistro Folding Table 03/08/2010

US $409.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:21:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $409.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture 20" Mini Round Folding Table 03/08/2010

US $214.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:25:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $214.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Del-Amo Rocking Armchair 03/08/2010

US $679.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:37:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $679.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Bar Chair - Horizontal Slats 03/08/2010

US $519.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:41:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $519.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Classic Bar Armchair 03/08/2010

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Teak Outdoor Furniture Avalon Bar Chair 03/08/2010

US $529.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:46:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $529.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Montego Backless Bar Chair 03/08/2010

US $299.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:48:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $299.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Wilshire Armchair 03/08/2010

US $384.97 End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 6:51:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $384.97 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Teak Outdoor Furniture Wilshire Side Chair 03/08/2010

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Teak cut from older natural forests is durable and harder; teak from plantation trees, typically young trees are more prone to water damage and splitting, but the kiln drying process allows for plantation grown teak to perform much like the the old-growth teak.

Because of the popularity of the Danish modern style in the 1950s and 60s, teak is experiencing a boom in antiques. Vintage teak is a sought after item.

Teak's popularity has led to sustainable production throughout the seasonally dry tropics in forestry plantations. Propogation experiments from one year old stem cuttings are now being conducted. The concerns for the disappearance of old growth teak forest has led the Forestry Stewardship Council to offer certification of sustainable grown and harvested teak products.

Teak, because of its oil content, is naturally weather resistant, which is the reason it is used in outdoor locations and is durable and looks great, even without a varnish. The age of teak is measured from the annular rings in crosscut sections of the trunk. It is very resistant to the attack of termites.

In the older houses in India teak is used throughout the construction to make doors, window frames, furniture, columns and beams. The largest golden teak building in the world is Vimanmek Mansion in Bangkok, Thailand. Indonesia and Myanmar export teak. The forest departments of the different states are responsible for the care and cultivation of teak.

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