Raw Material
Wood is a living and evolving material.
If well treated, it restores warmth and well-being.
TEAK
Timber for construction. Sawwood, but also ...
Calligaro Category: Building material
ART. TEAK - Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, South America
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FINISH: MATT
FEATURES:
- 15 mm
- 20 mm
- on request
- Birch
- Spruce
- veneered in wood
Nominal thickness SUPPORTED
Multilayer
SOLID WOOD nominal thickness
- 17 mm
- 22 mm
- 32 mm
- 42 mm
- on request
Specific weight
Dimensions
- Massive beams
- 10 x 10
- 15 x 15
- 20 x 20
- Maximum length 13 m
Are you looking for Teak to create the bathroom?
Teak: Features and Applications
Teak wood also for the bathroom
Experts know that there is no better material than Teak wood to furnish the outdoors. Not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its excellent resistance and durability characteristics. Particularly in the gardens, the wood is in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature to the point that flowers and plants stand out. In fact, those who want to enjoy their outdoor spaces to the maximum are recommended to use wood, a material that does not clash and does not create too strong contrasts with the rest of the environment.
Teak wood is obtained from the Tectona plant, available today only in Africa, South America and Asia (where we find 4 different types of plantations). The tree has an imposing trunk (about 30-35 meters high by 1 meter in diameter), and before being felled it is subjected to the removal of a ring of bark at the base of the trunk (a point where the diameter can reach even at 10 meters): in this way the plant releases moisture and natural dyes and the wood takes on its typical shades.
Teak is a precious essence, renowned both for its aesthetic and mechanical and physical characteristics (water repellency, resistance to salt and atmospheric agents). For these reasons, it lends itself to a wide variety of uses, ranging from the naval industry to furnishings, through construction and external and internal flooring.
Thanks to its characteristics and exceptional resistance, this type of wood is also ideal in humid indoor environments such as the bathroom: its oily resin content makes it resistant to water, insects and parasites, and to thermal excursions.
Resistance
Teak is the ideal wood for outdoor use thanks to the presence in its fibers of oils that protect it from rain and atmospheric agents. The quantity of oil (and therefore of protection) depends on the cutting and seasoning of the wood, which is progressively reduced during processing. In fact, in the hardness scale it is classified as soft wood, easily subject to damage in case of collisions with objects.
The resistance of the teak on board over time is remarkable, if well cared for it can last up to 30 years. In case of superficial damage it can be sanded to restore the original shine. Some tend to sand the wood annually during winter storage, I tend to advise against it as a periodic operation but use it only in extremis, preferring specialized restoration treatments and subsequent nourishment of the wood without losing precious millimeters of thickness. Attention: following the restoration treatment, the wood must be nourished, because the protective oils are also removed during cleaning. Not only that, if not treated, with thermal expansion and shrinkage there is a risk that the slat detaches from the concrete (the "joint" that acts as a glue between the slats), creating water infiltrations, which in a short time cause the swelling of the plank and cracks.
Temperature
The ability to retain heat is one of the properties of woods. Unfortunately, teak is not exempt from this feature. In ports in the summer there is nothing new in running the water gun to cool the coating. Those who carry out this practice will have noticed that after the first pass of water the wood is almost immediately dry. This phenomenon occurs because the teak is not heated only on the surface but over its entire thickness, so the first passage of water is necessary but not sufficient to cool it. In summer it is a disadvantage, also because at sunset and in the following hours the wood continues to release heat, with an increase in the temperature inside the cabin. In winter, however, it is a positive factor, since it is always pleasant with low temperatures to rest your foot on a warm surface and a milder internal temperature.
Adherence
The fibers and pores of the wood help a lot in the grip, not creating problems with movements on board and in maneuvers. Only if it is just sanded or just installed can it create some difficulties because it is “too smooth”, you can notice it for example in new boats exhibited at boat shows. No problems in the wet. Difficulties increase if an unsuitable oil is applied. I have seen boats with flatting on the coating, which by creating a porous-free film makes the coating very slippery. Be careful in choosing the oil and if you have any doubts, do not be shy in asking for advice from those with more experience.
| Category / Family / Name | Tectona grandis of the Labiate family |
| Origin | Burma, Assam and the Malacca Peninsula |
| Color | Narrow sapwood with yellowish-white color. |
| Weaving | Resembles oak in texture. |
| Mass (after seasoning) | - Lightweight (650 Kg / m2) |
| Durability | - Poor |
| Stability | ++ Fair |
| Machinability | ++ Good |
| Hardness | + Diesceta |
| Mechanical characteristics | - Axial 51 N / mm2, bending 110 N / mm2 |
| Gluing | +++ Great |
| Painting | ++ Good |
| Legend | - Poor - Moderate + Fair ++ Good +++ Excellent |
Stains
We're on the sidelines. Teak tends to absorb everything given to it. This translates into a remarkable ease of getting stained in case of unexpected events. Stains from coffee, wine, oil, sunscreen can penetrate the fibers of the wood, and if you do not repair it in a short time the stain can become indelible. A help in this sense is offered by nanotechnologies, which tend to close the pores letting the plank breathe and creating a water-repellent effect that does not allow stains to penetrate deeply.
Aesthetics
Obviously this is a subjective and variable factor. I really appreciate teak as a coating, its reflections are unique. But the beauty of teak is there when it is treated and in excellent condition. If left in the elements it tends to turn gray and oxidize on the surface to protect itself from UV rays, decreasing the aesthetic value (and therefore also the sales value) of the boat on which it is installed.
Weight
Like wood, it's not very light. This can affect the performance and consumption of a boat, but it depends on the extension on which it is applied and on the thickness.
More generally, teak is generally installed by means of a polyurethane glue. This is to be preferred over old nail applications, as nails tend to rust over time and when the wood wears off they can come to the surface, with the risk of getting injured.
Teak: Features and Applications
Teak wood also for the bathroom
Experts know that there is no better material than Teak wood to furnish the outdoors. Not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its excellent resistance and durability characteristics. Particularly in the gardens, the wood is in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature to the point that flowers and plants stand out. In fact, those who want to enjoy their outdoor spaces to the maximum are recommended to use wood, a material that does not clash and does not create too strong contrasts with the rest of the environment.
Teak wood is obtained from the Tectona plant, available today only in Africa, South America and Asia (where we find 4 different types of plantations). The tree has an imposing trunk (about 30-35 meters high by 1 meter in diameter), and before being felled it is subjected to the removal of a ring of bark at the base of the trunk (a point where the diameter can reach even at 10 meters): in this way the plant releases moisture and natural dyes and the wood takes on its typical shades.
Teak is a precious essence, renowned both for its aesthetic and mechanical and physical characteristics (water repellency, resistance to salt and atmospheric agents). For these reasons, it lends itself to a wide variety of uses, ranging from the naval industry to furnishings, through construction and external and internal flooring.
Thanks to its characteristics and exceptional resistance, this type of wood is also ideal in humid indoor environments such as the bathroom: its oily resin content makes it resistant to water, insects and parasites, and to thermal excursions.
Resistance
Teak is the ideal wood for outdoor use thanks to the presence in its fibers of oils that protect it from rain and atmospheric agents. The quantity of oil (and therefore of protection) depends on the cutting and seasoning of the wood, which is progressively reduced during processing. In fact, in the hardness scale it is classified as soft wood, easily subject to damage in case of collisions with objects.
The resistance of the teak on board over time is remarkable, if well cared for it can last up to 30 years. In case of superficial damage it can be sanded to restore the original shine. Some tend to sand the wood annually during winter storage, I tend to advise against it as a periodic operation but use it only in extremis, preferring specialized restoration treatments and subsequent nourishment of the wood without losing precious millimeters of thickness. Attention: following the restoration treatment, the wood must be nourished, because the protective oils are also removed during cleaning. Not only that, if not treated, with thermal expansion and shrinkage there is a risk that the slat detaches from the concrete (the "joint" that acts as a glue between the slats), creating water infiltrations, which in a short time cause the swelling of the plank and cracks.
Temperature
The ability to retain heat is one of the properties of woods. Unfortunately, teak is not exempt from this feature. In ports in the summer there is nothing new in running the water gun to cool the coating. Those who carry out this practice will have noticed that after the first pass of water the wood is almost immediately dry. This phenomenon occurs because the teak is not heated only on the surface but over its entire thickness, so the first passage of water is necessary but not sufficient to cool it. In summer it is a disadvantage, also because at sunset and in the following hours the wood continues to release heat, with an increase in the temperature inside the cabin. In winter, however, it is a positive factor, since it is always pleasant with low temperatures to rest your foot on a warm surface and a milder internal temperature.
Adherence
The fibers and pores of the wood help a lot in the grip, not creating problems with movements on board and in maneuvers. Only if it is just sanded or just installed can it create some difficulties because it is “too smooth”, you can notice it for example in new boats exhibited at boat shows. No problems in the wet. Difficulties increase if an unsuitable oil is applied. I have seen boats with flatting on the coating, which by creating a porous-free film makes the coating very slippery. Be careful in choosing the oil and if you have any doubts, do not be shy in asking for advice from those with more experience.
| Category / Family / Name | Tectona grandis of the Labiate family |
| Origin | Burma, Assam and the Malacca Peninsula |
| Color | Narrow sapwood with yellowish-white color. |
| Weaving | Resembles oak in texture. |
| Mass (after seasoning) | - Lightweight (650 Kg / m2) |
| Durability | - Poor |
| Stability | ++ Fair |
| Machinability | ++ Good |
| Hardness | + Diesceta |
| Mechanical characteristics | - Axial 51 N / mm2, bending 110 N / mm2 |
| Gluing | +++ Great |
| Painting | ++ Good |
| Legend | - Poor - Moderate + Fair ++ Good +++ Excellent |
Stains
We're on the sidelines. Teak tends to absorb everything given to it. This translates into a remarkable ease of getting stained in case of unexpected events. Stains from coffee, wine, oil, sunscreen can penetrate the fibers of the wood, and if you do not repair it in a short time the stain can become indelible. A help in this sense is offered by nanotechnologies, which tend to close the pores letting the plank breathe and creating a water-repellent effect that does not allow stains to penetrate deeply.
Aesthetics
Obviously this is a subjective and variable factor. I really appreciate teak as a coating, its reflections are unique. But the beauty of teak is there when it is treated and in excellent condition. If left in the elements it tends to turn gray and oxidize on the surface to protect itself from UV rays, decreasing the aesthetic value (and therefore also the sales value) of the boat on which it is installed.
Weight
Like wood, it's not very light. This can affect the performance and consumption of a boat, but it depends on the extension on which it is applied and on the thickness.
More generally, teak is generally installed by means of a polyurethane glue. This is to be preferred over old nail applications, as nails tend to rust over time and when the wood wears off they can come to the surface, with the risk of getting injured.
