teak wood as a material
teak wood as a material
Teak is the most durable and best wood for outdoor furniture. Its natural properties mean it can withstand sun, rain, frost and snow without any problems. The wood remains stable even after years of outdoor use, maintains its dimensions and only changes its color from a honey-colored light brown to a silvery gray patina. Teak retains its value for decades. You can pass on what you own made of teak to someone else.
origin of teak wood
origin of teak wood
For Home of Teak, teak is more than just a raw material for furniture construction. It is a value and a resource that must be preserved. That is why 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 commercial forests under state management 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 on Java have reached a height of up to 50 meters at an age of around 60-70 years. Trees of this age have their price.
Responsible handling
Responsible handling
Teak of this quality is too valuable to be wasted on short-term cheap offers. It deserves high-quality processing in the producing countries (teak furniture production) and equally high appreciation in the purchasing countries - this is the only way we can continue to rely on this valuable raw material in the future.
growth of the teak tree
growth of the teak tree
So that you can get an impression of what “fast-growing” means for the teak tree “Tectona grandis L.” without having to travel to Indonesia, we have put together some pictures that document 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 sprouts 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 has emerged 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 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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