Sunday, May 31, 2020

LUXURIOUS BURMESE TEAK WOOD

THE KING OF TIMBER IN THE WORLD 

BURMESE TEAK TREE IN THE FOREST

About Burma Teak

     Native to only a few tropical countries, Teak has especially gained its worldwide recognition from the dense forests of Burma (now Myanmar). Burma Teak was first primarily used in the shipbuilding industry. Over the years, it has found in a variety of applications that include indoor and outdoor furnitures like luxurious bed,  doors and Frame,flooring, cabinetmaking, plywood, decorative veneers etc.

    Teak wood has a velvety, soft texture and a high content of rubber and oil. The tree is highly resistant to moisture and chemicals and is not susceptible to insects and fungi. During processing, the smell of old skin is clearly felt.

   In Indian caves, wooden statues of this species were found. Experts have established that the statue is around 2000 years old. However, they have a beautiful appearance and are completely protected.The Burma teak is a wood heavily used for palaces in Asian countries such as India.

In today's era, the rich and investors are increasingly using Burma teak trees when designing their dream palace, homes, Hotels.

                                           

                                                        BURMESE TEAK TEXTURE

           why because the distinct golden appearance coupled with its resistance to the harshest conditions makes it a great product for a number of aesthetic and functional purposes. Furthermore, Teak provides an exceptional value for investment due to its ability to last for generations. Therefore, it is widely regarded by industry experts, designers, artists, carpenters and technicians called as “The King of Timbers”. 

           Also sources its exotic hardwoods from the source locations of tropical countries making it .
Due to the most reputed timber merchants and suppliers. Over the past few years, it has diversified into various conversions of Teak such as Planks, Boards, Scantlings, Solid Parquet Flooring & Decking.

Features:

·         Color : Golden-brown

·         Grain Texture : Straight

·         Tree Size : 100-130 (30-40m) ft. tall

·         Crushing Strength 7,940 lbf/in2 (54.8 MPa)

·         Density : 740-900 kg/m3(45-56 lb/ft3)

·         Rot resistance: Considered as a gold standard lumber for decay and rot resistance

·         Durability : Extremely durable

·         Popularity : “Teak ranks among the desired lumbers in the world”- The Wood Database.


Medicinal properties of Burma Teak

  1. Tonsillitis treatment (tea-like brew).
  2. Dried leaves are brewed as tea and used in menstrual irregularities.
  3. The treatment of bleeding. Tea leaves are used in the form of dried powder from the leaves.
  4. For the treatment of leucoderma.
  5. The roots and flowers of the plant are used to treat urinary tract infections. They are also used to treat nausea and bronchitis.