Harvesting Teakwood

The teak tree grows to a rapid 150 feet tall, but will not mature for approximately 50 years.

In order to meet the demand for teakwood, several countries have reviewed the possibility of increasing the rotation time from 50 years to 30 or 40 years. The concurrence about this rotation timetable is that the wood would still be a superior product. However, there are a few countries, which have experimented in rotating their crop only after 25 years. This has resulted in smaller diameter logs, lighter coloration, and a wider grain, to put it simpler, an inferior quality wood. Do not misunderstand me here, teakwood, no matter its maturity is still the most durable wood in existence. However, because it has not matured, the resistance to warping and splintering is greater if the lumber has not been cured properly.

Now that you have a better understanding as to why teakwood is such a superior product and why it is also more expensive compared to other wood products, we hope that you can make a better decision as to whether or not teakwood is right for you.

For generations many people have been enjoying the wonderful benefits of owning teakwood products. Outdoor teakwood furniture has survived and weathered the conditions for countless years in gardens, terraces, patios, verandas, and ships, all over the world. I myself have the honor of owning a set of Adirondack chairs, which originally belonged to my grandparents. These chairs have weathered the heat, rain, and humidity of the South for over 60 years and still look beautiful. When you invest in real teakwood for outdoor furniture, you are investing in something that will last more than a lifetime.