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Teak technical informations |
TECK - Tectona grandis
ORIGIN |
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Central and South America.
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Commercial name |
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sagwan, teak, jati, tek, may sak, kyun, giati, java teak.
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WOOD DESCRIPTION |
Aubier : well distinct
Wood : Perfect
Color : Brown to dark brown
Grain :Yes
No cross grain
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TECHNOLOGY |
Volumetric mass at 12 % : 0,67
Pressure of break in axial compression : 56
Complete linear tenganciel collection : 4,7
Pressure of break in the static inflection : 98
Resistance class : D70
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MANUFACTURING AND TRANSFORMATION |
Power sawing : Need of high power
Drying : slow and carefully - low risk of distortion
Machining : With special tool
Pasting : With care
Nailing : Necessary pre-hole
Finised product : Good
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NATURAL DURABILITY |
Natural durability to mushrooms : Very good
Natural durability to white ants : Good
Natural durability to dry wood insects : Very good to exellent
Impregnability : None
Risk class : 4-5
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WHERE TO USE IT |
Naval construction
In an out door decking
Wood floor
Stairs
Filming Plating
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Teak 
