Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) is a versatile timber known for its quality, durability and strength. It is used largely for furniture and construction of buildings, ship and boat making, for veneer and as poles. Teak is an undisputed leader of high value tropical timbers.Natural teak forests grow only in four countries on the planet Myanmar, India, Laos and Thailand...Myanmars teak export ban could knock the floor out from under the yacht industry.
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Teak is a pillar of the shipbuilding industry. Teak has been used on aircraft carriers, tall mast graceful clipper ships, exquisite cruise ships, refined yachts, dinghies as well as rugged workboats. For centuries teak decks have been the paragon of excellence but few people know all of the remarkable benefits and applications of this unique wood. On the exterior teak decks are specified because teak is the only wood that can withstand the harsh dramatic changes of the sea water and broiling sun and does not split, crack or warp. The decks of the Titanic were covered with teak.
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