GETTING TO KNOW TEAK WOOD GRADE A
Teak wood is really strong and durable. It is resistant to weather changes even in 4 season countries. It is also resistant to any insect attack. That`s why teak furniture is famous and very in demand all over the world. But do you know that teak wood`s grade influences its strength and durability?
Teak wood is divided into 3 grades. Let us review teak wood from grade A!
TEAK WOOD GRADE A
This is the best quality of teak wood grade. It is premium even super premium teak wood. The diameter is usually above 30 cm. It comes from teak plant with minimum age 40 years.
In one wooden log, there are 3 grades of teak wood. From the core to outermost we have grade A (core/pith), grade B (middle/heartwood), and grade C (outermost/sapwood). Off course the quality of each grade is different, A is the best. Sadly grade A is only 25% of the whole log. It makes grade A rare and very expensive.
How to recognise the characteristics of teak wood grade A?
Look at the fiber. Grade A`s fiber is straight, aligned, and very tight.
The color is homogeneous, more brown than other grades.
It feels a little slick oily (natural tectoquinon compound) when you touch the wood`s surface. This oil is the secret of teak wood`s strength and durability.
It has no stripes because the edge part is not used. It is very match for relief making because usually relief from wood doesn`t use any finishing except for the frame.
It has minimal defects such as wood knots.
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