Teak wood is found in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Burma, and Malaysia, but perhaps governments do not take teak quite as seriously as in Indonesia.
Since the country's post-colonial era began in the mid-20th century, the Indonesian government has had a company dedicated to managing one of the country's most valuable natural resources. The companies, PT Perhutani, maintain formal teak wood plantations on the Indonesian island of Java.
A predetermined number of trees that can be cut each year. Each tree is replaced with a new one grown on the farm.
Because the best teak wood furniture comes from mature trees, it would take about 80 years before a teak tree grown today could be harvested for lumber. Because of this, and because teak is an excellent wood material, old teak is often reclaimed – for example, from old structures slated for demolition – and given new life to pieces such as furniture.
You'll find an abundance of natural oils and rubber preserved in the wood bark. Teak wood can retain these oils and rubber even after it is cut and treated. Because of this, teak wood has more naturally weather-resistant properties than any other type of wood.
When dried to the proper moisture level - about 10 percent - its original content is of oils and rubber that protect it from weathering.
What's more, oils and rubber protect the wood from invaders such as fungi, parasites and mold that can destroy other types of wood.
Protecting wooden furniture from parasites and fungi requires many water-resistant treatments, but that is not the case with teak wood, which is considered the strongest in endurance and self-protection.
Although teak wood is expensive, due to its high quality, its quality and appearance will not be affected over time due to its natural properties, and the owner can expect to sell it in excellent condition even after many years.
Did you know that scientists found in caves in western India pieces made of teak wood more than 2,000 years ago, intact and unaffected by erosion, humidity and heat factors?
