Meaning of teak?
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It is a hard yellow-brown durable wood that is resistant to warping and insects. It is indonesian in culture. It is also very expensive!
it's a hard dense wood that last for ever
In Indonesia, it is called Kayu Jati.
This wood is very hard and has a very nice finish (yellowish brown).
Termite is not a problem for teak.
A lot of outdoor wooden furniture are made from teak, because of its weather resiliency. When it ages, the finish turns greyish, but you can always refinish it.
The best wood carvings (statues), like the ones from Bali, are made of Teak.
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