Teak wood is an extremely dense course grained hardwood used for thousands of years for ship building and furniture making. Where Does Teak Come From?
• Natural Teak Wood is found primarily in India, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and Java. Tectona grandis is the Latin name for Teak, and Jati is the Indonesian name for Teak. • Our Teak outdoor furniture including the Teak Steamer Chair, Teak Folding Chair and Teak Patio Table are all made from environmentally friendly Plantation Teak in Jakarta, Indonesia. Responsible Forestry • The plantation is regulated by a government agency called Perum Perhutani who set guidelines as to the number and size of trees which can be harvested, as well as the numbers of trees which are replanted to maintain the productivity of the teak forests for future generations. Teak Longevity • A common fact about the characteristic of teak is its durability. • The high level of resinous oil present in the timber helps to act as a natural insect repellent making the wood highly resistant to rot caused by fungal decay or attack by termites and other wood boring insects. • This attrubutte allows the wood to last many
