A  brief description of the teakwood

Teakwood is very durable and sturdy.   It is resistant to rot caused by fungal decay, and the high level of  resinous oil present in the timber helps to act as a natural insect repellent giving the timber very high resistance to attack by  termites and other wood boring insects.  It appears to be the  only wood that is capable of retaining its natural oil after it has been cut.

The timber is said to be resistant to water and many chemical reagents, including acids.   It does not have a strong reaction when it comes in contact  with metals.  When exposed to nature, it will not splinter or crack, and it virtually lasts forever.

The wood is very fragrant.  More and more people love teakwood.  Teak has been one of the most valuable timber trees since the  ancient times. Because of all of its distinctive and alluring characteristics as well as value; it's considered more of a status symbol.

Below is the image of teak tree of about 7 years old at its height of about 5 meters [16 feet 5 inches]. The fully-grown tree will attain a height of up to 45 meters [150 feet] with a diameter 1 - 1.5 meters [3 - 5 feet]. It will be ready for harvesting at around 50 - 60 years. In nearly 100 years, it can produce a girth of about 4 to 5 meters. It produces a very large leaf similar to a tobacco leaf which is around 45 centimeters [1 foot 6 inches] long and 30 centimeters [1 foot] wide.