teak picnic table

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specification :

·table height:72cm
·seat height 42cm
·overall width :1m 58cm
·overall length:1m 75cm
·table top width : 75cm
·table top length:1m 75cm
·seat length : 1m 68cm
·seat width : 36cm
·leg thickness : 8.2cm x 3cm
·cross support : 6cm x 4.6cm

Teak the world's leading timber is generally known as the jewel of the forest. Besides its exceptional durability, stability and strength, teak has other valuable qualities. When exposed to sunlight it quickly gains a mature appearance and gives off a pleasant look of golden vitality and lasting beauty. When used indoors, teak can be seen serving its desired purpose in palaces and temples going back 1000 years. Teak's natural oil and wax also givesfinished surfaces an impressive smoothness.

The exceptional qualities of teak are:-
· high durability due to presence of tecto-quione (natural oils)
· low uptake of moisture results in little warping and exceptional stability.
·extreme durability with relative low weight ratio.
·high resistance to absortion of chemicals.
·exceptionally beautifull colour & texture.
·resistance to pests and termite.
·excellent workability.

Teak originates from the monsoon forests in the region of Laos, Myanmar (former Burma) and Thialand. It was only a few centuries ago, when the qualities of teak were recognized that planting began in Africa, South America and other South-East Asian counties.

Burmese teak is the common term for teak grown in its original natural habitat and has superior qualities as compared to its cousins from other regions.

Comparing Burmese teak (natural teak) and Plantation teak
Burmese teak

Age of harvest: above 60 yeards and up to 120 years old. Mature teak has much higher oil content, improving its durabilty.
Properties: High competition in natural habitat results in narrow annual rings didtance. THis slower growth rate results in higher density and more durable wood.
Appearance: golden brown, fine silky texture with straight to slightly wavy grain.

Other teak
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Age of harvest: between 20 to 30 years, up to 60 years old. Young teak has lower natural oil content.
Properties: plantation environment results in wider annual rings with lower density wood.
Appearance: less uniform colour and coarser texture.

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