TEAK

Tectona grandis, commonly known as Teak, is a tree originally from tropical forests of Southeast Asia, but mainly from Burma, or (Myanmar), as the country is known today.

Cultivated since the eighteenth century, and since then is used in shipbuilding, because although mild, is more resistant to weight, tensile and bending. It is very stable, does not warp and it shrinks just a little during drying. Stability allows teak to resist moisture variation in the environment.

It is widely used to make decks. This is an option for those who want their sail boat to gain a lot more comfort and style. Teak can be applied across the floor of the vessel, including bow, stern, square stern, cockpit / command, access steps and interior.

"Burmese Teak is far more superior not only if compared to Brazilian Teak, but all the others grown in any other country in the world. It is more stable, durable and resistant to cracking, "says Volker Nestor, renowned boat designer.
"Surely a Burma Teak deck can last two or even three times more than a deck made of Teak from other countries"