Sakhay Teak Shines for Its Impressive Versatility, Durability and Beauty

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Interiors + Sources Showcases Anthology Woods Sakhay Teak

Our Sakhay Teak product was chosen for a feature article on Interiors + Sources, and online and print publication focused on commercial interior design topics. The article, “How Reclaimed Teak Can Offer Versatility to Your Project,” describes the wide range of qualities inherent to teak, including its impressive resistant to water, insects, rot and cracking.

In addition to its performance, teak is also distinctively beautiful – it is silky smooth to the touch and has a lovely range of lustrous honey and deep caramel tones with lively mixed grain. In addition, reclaimed old growth teak is very stable and durable, and has a low shrinkage ratio, which allows it to resist warping with fluctuating conditions. It is known for its exceptional longevity, partially because the high levels of silica and oil present in the wood, which offer fantastic weatherproofing qualities, resistance to rot and protection against insect damage. It’s virtually waterproof, and was often used for shipbuilding throughout history.

Once installed, teak is easy to maintain, as it repels dirt and grime and won’t dry out or crack. It also ages beautifully, developing a silver patina in outdoor conditions. In short, teak is an amazing and versatile wood!

Reclaimed Teak Sustainability

Our Sakhay teak is FSC certified post-consumer recycled wood and can qualify for LEED credits. Our engineered products are offered on an FSC certified new wood substrate as well. Reclaiming the wood prevents further harvest of old growth teak and diverts the materials from going to waste, which makes it a gorgeous and sustainable choice for green building projects.

The teak is post-consumer reclaimed, which means that it has already been used to fulfill a need, and it often comes from sources including pole-houses, warehouses and industrial buildings in Southeast Asia. One of our sources came from a deconstructed Indonesian prison that was built perhaps over a century ago with incredible old growth teak timbers.

Once the buildings are carefully deconstructed, the teak is stacked, sorted and milled, and objects like nails are removed and any holes are filled. Wood is then trimmed, re-milled and surfaced, and the desired profile is added. It’s a delicate process, but the quality is definitely worth the effort. Each plank of wood has a rich story like this connecting us to the people and places along the way!

Read the Article

Read more about the remarkable qualities of our Sakhay Teak from the original article:

https://www.interiorsandsources.com/article-details/articleid/22768/title/reclaimed-teak-versatility