What is Latin/Plantation Teak Wood?
The term “plantation teak,” also referred to as Latin American teak, denotes teak trees cultivated in South America. With a growth span of 10 to 20 years, plantation teak contains fewer natural teak oils compared to African Teak. Yet, its quality, color, presence of natural teak oil, and wood grain arrangement parallel those of African teak wood. Consequently, distinguishing between these two types of teak wood poses a challenge, as noted by teak wood dealers in India.
Plantation or Latin Teak undergoes faster growth and harvesting cycles. Thriving in tropical climates worldwide, plantation teak facilitates easier and more eco-friendly shipping to neighboring countries, according to leading teak wood suppliers in India. Embracing teak plantations can contribute to reduced emissions and enable teak cultivation across various nations, fostering the production of high-quality goods locally rather than relying on global shipment from a single location.
Workability
Cutting and shaping it are simple. It has good working qualities, and is the best selling product from wood suppliers in India. However, the quality suffers as a result of the rapid development and harvesting, which may also have an impact on the density of the wood. Because of their rapid growth, latin or plantation teak boards are more prone to breaking and distorting. This type of teak has a higher proportion of lower branches, which, in spite of trimming, results in pin knots that exacerbate flaws and slope of grain problems and reduce stability.
Sustainability
Many countries, according to teak wood suppliers in India, have developed programs to guarantee the ethical and sustainable management of teak plantations, including the Indonesian government. These have been put in place to support biodiversity, the well-being of these woods, and the high standard of living for the plantation’s employees.
Common Uses
Our selection of plantation teak wood includes:
- No knots or breaks; clear
- Materials in KD and Non-KD are available.
- Common dimensions are length (6 feet and up), width (3 inches and up), and thickness (1.5 inch & up)
- On request, more dimensions are available.
- Additionally, we supply Latin American teak round & rough logs as well.
- Source: Latin America (Brazil, Ecuador, Costa-Rica, Panama & Colombia.)
Characteristics
Tree Size
100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall
Trunk Diameter
3-5 ft (1-1.5 m)
Janka Hardness
1,070 lbf (4,740 N)
Average Dried Weight
41 lbs/ft3 (655 kg/m3)
Odor
Odor like mild leather when cutting
Workability
Simple and effective in its working.
Texture
Low to moderate natural shine with a coase and uneven texture.
Sustainability
Not a threatened species according to the IUCN Red List.
Drying
Easy
Durability
It is lightweight, simple to work with, and resistant to termites, rot, and insects. It also has a high durability rating.
Maintenance
Unlike other teak varieties, it requires high maintenance..
Cost
Raising.
