It must be understood that all the qualities of perfect teak are only owned by old teak. Old teak wood is teak wood that comes from teak trees that are more than 80 years old. This high-quality teak wood is obtained from naturally growing trees that are developed through seed germination. This type of teak wood has a fine and dense texture and fiber, as well as small pores.
The large trunk also makes old teak wood minimally connected. In addition, the dark brown color of old teak wood can also display an elegant and sturdy impression that adds to the advantages of this wood.
Old teak wood has a high level of durability. This is based on the nature of the teak tree the older the tree, the lower the water content, and the greater the specific gravity and durability. No wonder, if old teak wood is also very good for making furniture or building construction.
Teak wood also contains an extractive substance called tectoquinone, an oil-producing substance. This substance is located in the heartwood contained in the trunk of the teak tree. The older the age of the tree, the greater the percentage of core wood so that more oil is produced. This oil is what makes teak wood termite and fungus resistant. In addition, oil can also make teak look luxurious.
Unfortunately, all the advantages of old teak have begun to be difficult to find. The teak wood that is now widely circulated in the market is young teak wood from cultivation which is in the range of 5-7 years.
The characteristics of young teak wood is that it has large fibers and has a wavy surface texture. In addition, the color tends to be white. Due to its young age, the oil content in young teak wood is still very small so it is not resistant to termite attacks.