When teakwood is the right choice for you

Unlike what many people may think, the same type of wood can be used for a variety of applications, not just one, like just for the structure, only for the outdoor area or just for the floor.

This versatility makes the choice of wood for a project a little confusing. There are many varieties of species and specifications, with different shades of color, odor and density. So when is teak wood the right choice? To get this doubt, we selected three important reflections:

1. Where will the wood be used?

Teakwood is easy to plan, turning, drill, sand and glue. For this reason, it can be used both for the structure of buildings and for the creation of furniture and utensils. In general, it is preferentially used in shipbuilding and outdoor civil construction, for its waterproofing properties and for its natural resistance.

Therefore, it is one of the most versatile woods and you will hardly have any difficulty of applicability if you choose the teak.

2. Which shade do you want?

Teak wood is light colored. Its tonality is a golden brown, with soft fragrance after it dries. Considered a noble wood, teak has been present in several exhibitions of the CasaCor around Brazil and is being used more and more by known designers. If you are a trend-follower or simply have light-colored preferences, teak is your wood.

3. How much time and money do you expect to devote to wood maintenance?

Teak products tend to be extremely cost-benefit. This is due to the fact that wood has natural resistance to climatic variations and harmful agents such as fungi and termites. So teak presents excellent durability and needs little maintenance over the years. Other more common species of wood tend to rot easily when in contact with water or have attractive properties for parasites.

If at the end of the reflection you still have questions about teak wood, contact the TRC team through our website or our social networks. It will be a pleasure to help you!