The good quality of teak wood makes many people use it for making furniture. Even Joglo houses in Java use this type of wood. Solid teak wood was also often used for VOC shipbuilding in the 17th century, bridge construction, and rail bearings.
It is said that the British marines advised to avoid Chinese junks made of teak wood because of its resistance to damage their steel vessels. Isn’t this woof amazing?
1. Resistant to Weather, Termites, and Acid
Teak is a type of hard wood and is known to be the most durable even though it is often exposed to hot sun and rainy weather. Its very dense texture and small pores make it resistant to termites, acids, and decay. The reason is of course due to the natural oil content and dense wood fibers
2. Very Flexible
Despite its hard and strong nature, teak wood tends to be easy to cut and shape. It is suitable for making furniture and carving. Not to mention that if you use fine sandpaper, the surface will feel slippery and looks like it’s greasy
3. Easy Maintenance
Teak wood furniture does not need extra care if left in the open. This is because it is resistant to rain and sun. Even more slowly the color of the teak wood will turn into a beautiful silvery gray. For maintenance, it only needs to be brushed and cleaned in general
4. Naturally Beautiful Colors
One of the unique characteristics of teak wood is its dense and varied texture. Not to mention the attractive color display will be very visible when the wood is just cut. Natural beauty makes it easier to design, style, and model. It doesn’t even need a complicated finishing, just sanding it and painting it with a glossy finish is cool
5. Impact Resistant
In addition to the nature of teak that is easy to carve, it turns out that it is also very resistant to impact. So it’s only natural that in the past British marines instructed them to avoid tongkok junks made of teak wood