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Origin: South-east Asia
Scientific name
Tectona grandis L. F.
Trade and local names
Teca (Port.); Teck (Fr.); Teak (Ing.).
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
700 |
Heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
7.3
3.9 |
Low
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
106 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
70 |
Alta |
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Hardness (kN) |
4 |
Medium |
Durability
Durable wood. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: the wood’s abrasiveness, arising from its silica content, can hinder workability.
• Seasoning: slow but rather easy to dry.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring - Interior and outdoor
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Floor traffic |
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Light
(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x |
x |
x |
• Woodwork
• Furniture
• Other: ornamental panels; shipbuilding.
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