Teak wood as a material
Teak wood as a material
Teak is the most durable and best wood for outdoor furniture. Its natural properties allow it to withstand sun, rain, frost, and snow without any problems. The wood remains stable even after years of outdoor use, maintaining its dimensions and only changing color from a honey-colored light brown to a silvery-gray patina. Teak retains its value for decades. You can pass on your teak furniture to your heirs.
Origin of teak
Origin of teak
For Teakoutlet, teak is more than just a raw material for furniture construction. It's a valuable resource that deserves to be preserved. Therefore, we only source teak from plantations. Only in Indonesia are there teak plantations of any significant size and age: on the island of Java, over 1 million hectares of plantations have been established in state-managed commercial forests since 1880.
Sustainable procurement
Sustainable procurement
These plantations are managed by the state-owned company PT. Perum Perhutani, and we buy the wood for our furniture from there. Teak trees harvested in Java reach heights of up to 50 meters at around 60-70 years of age. Trees of this age come at a price.
Responsible handling
Responsible handling
Teak of this quality is too precious to be wasted on short-term bargains. It deserves high-quality processing in the producing countries (teak furniture production) and equally high appreciation in the consuming countries – only then can we continue to rely on this valuable raw material in the future.
Growth of the teak tree
Growth of the teak tree
To give you an idea of what “fast-growing” means for the teak tree “Tectona grandis L.” without having to travel to Indonesia, we have compiled some pictures documenting the growth of these trees over 70 years:
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Preparation for reforestation
Planning and preparation of the site for teak reforestation.
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After 12 days:
The first tender shoots of the teak plants, only 12 days after planting.
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After six weeks:
After 6 weeks, the teak plants have already grown stronger and are developing well.
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After six months:
Six months after planting, the teak trees reach an impressive size.
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After one year:
After one year, the teak trees have already reached a height of 5 meters.
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After two years:
The teak trees are now 2 years old and are beginning to form a denser forest area.
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After three years:
After only 3 years, a small forest had grown from the teak plants.
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After four years:
The teak trees are 4 years old and show robust growth.
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After five years:
The teak plantation has developed further over the last 5 years and shows a promising future.
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After 12 years:
After 12 years, the teak trees have reached considerable heights and are ready for harvest.
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After 70 years:
After 70 years, the teak plantation has reached its peak and produces high-quality teak.
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