Teak - Thai/Burmese

COLOR: Heartwood vartes from yellow-brown to dark golden brown; turns rich brown under exposure to sunlight. Sapwood is a lighter cream color.

GRAIN: Straight; coarse, uneven texture.

HARDNESS (JANKA): 1000; 22% softer than Northern red oak.

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Excellent (change coefficient .00186; 50% more stable than red oak).

DURABILITY: Strength values are similar to those of American oak.

IMAGE FINISH:Top portion is finished with water-base urethane; bottom with oil-modified polyurethane.