Puspita Rahayu 2013

CHARACTERISTICS & PHYSICAL OF TEAK. Kayu Jati / Teak (Tectona grandis) is found in tropical areas of the world. INDONESIA, India, Birma, Kamboja, Thailand, dan Malaysia. Teak is a natural wood, ideal for outside furniture. It contains natural oils that protect it against wet and cold weather. It can also be treated with teak oil giving it more protection against the elements. Teak is expensive although the growth of sustainable teak plantations means that the price will eventually fall and it will be more widely available.

- The most notable characteristic with teak wood is its waterproof abilities. Unlike most other types of wood, teak won't rot or decay when it's exposed to excessive amounts of water.
- Teak wood is also extremely durable and difficult to break or damage.
- A lesser-known benefit associated with teak wood is that it's a natural insect repellent. Teak, however, contains a unique combination of oils and chemicals that insects seem to hate. In addition to repelling carpenter bees, teak also discourages termites, ants and other wood-boring insects. You can leave teak furniture outside for months on end without worrying about insects destroying it.
- Of course the real benefit that comes from teak is its stylish, highly-attractive appearance that's easy to match with.
---> Hopefully this will give you a better understanding on why this exotic hardwood is such a popular choice of furniture