Why Teak Furniture, What are the Reasons?
Teak wood is the best main material in making furniture. Teak wood has many advantages compared to other types of wood. One of the advantages of teak is that it has a straight rod, is strong against weather changes, is resistant to termites, and is easily processed. That is why teak is the first choice in making furniture.
Reviewing the history of teak, this wood is a native plant originating from Burma. From there then spread to various areas that have a monsoon climate. The reason is, this wood will only grow well in soils that have rainfall between 1500-2000 mm/year or at temperatures of 27-36 celsius. So naturally, if this type of wood can not grow well in European regions that tend to have cold temperatures. Teak growth is mostly found in countries such as India, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, and Indonesia.
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Teak growing in Indonesia can be said to be the best type of teak in the world. In Indonesia alone, teak wood flourishes on the island of Java. And even then in certain areas. The types of teak that are judged to be of the highest quality are those grown in areas such as Jepara, Blora, and Bojonegoro. Why is teak that grows in these areas have better quality, because it grows in lime soil where the quality of the soil has acidity tends to below?
Since a long time ago, this type of wood has indeed become materials for building buildings because of its durability. So it is not strange if this wood was made of materials to make ships, bridges, railroad pads, to warships. Because of the strength of the ship made of teak wood, it is said that British troops were afraid to meet the Chinese junks made of teak wood.
Excellence Teak Wood
Based on these facts, teak wood is also the main material for the manufacture of various furniture today. Even this wood is considered as first-class wood both in terms of beauty and durability.
As mentioned earlier, teak wood tends to have a distinctive color. Among the colors of teak are light brown, grayish to dark red-brown. In addition, the surface of the teak can be very smooth. What’s more, this wood has a kind of natural oil so that termites don’t like it. Although without lacquer, teak looks shiny.
In this modern era, the role of teak as the main ingredient in making furniture can be replaced with other materials such as artificial wood or with iron and the like. But the uniqueness and luxury of teak wood will never be replaced.
In the city of Jepara which is the center of furniture manufacturing, most still use teak wood as the main material for furniture. On the other hand, forests in various regions in Indonesia have decreased in quantity. Therefore this teak is getting more expensive every year. But if you consider the uniqueness and benefits that will be obtained from teak wood, the issue of price does not seem to be the main problem. Because the results to be obtained are equivalent to the capital spent.
Teak Wood Processing Process
Keep in mind that in making furniture from teak it needs to go through several stages. Newly cut wood from the forest needs to be cut according to need. Then after that, the teak wood is not directly processed to become furniture. The cut wood needs to go through the drying stage. The drying process itself there are two ways, some use the traditional method that is utilizing sunlight or put in the oven. All of these methods are basically to reduce the moisture content in wood. So when the wood enters the production stage it is easy to process and not soft.
After the drying process is complete, the wood can only be processed into a work of furniture. Some furniture which is mostly made of teak including table, cupboard, bed, and so on. With this type of teak solid wood material, these items will certainly have better artistic value and of course will also be more durable.
Well, if you are interested in having goods for houses made of teak wood, you can contact our marketing via live chat below or you can also send an inquiry here. We are craftsmen who prioritize using teak in making various furniture. You can order a variety of custom furniture made from teak solid wood.
