In our first article, we considered the importance of discussing exact sizes with your Teak lumber dealer before you decide to make a purchase. We mentioned that it would be a good idea to speak to a couple of different suppliers to make sure you’re getting the best quality Teak … [Read more...]

The teak market is in for a major influx of new lumber. That’s because the Myanmar trade embargo has been lifted, opening that nation up for trade. Those in the industry are unsure how long this window of opportunity will remain open. Myanmar’s government has already given off … [Read more...]

The ultimate green building material, lumber is truly the best building product when it comes to the environment. Of course, its beauty and longevity are excellent qualities, as well. Thanks to grading standards and generally common lengths and widths, it’s often easy to get … [Read more...]

Did you know that continuing to purchase Teak lumber is the finest thing which you can do to help maintain the health of Teak forests? For other exotic species of lumber, the same fundamental principle applies. (Consider Mahogany, Ipe, Cumaru, etc.) Unfortunately, there is a lot … [Read more...]

Every wood species has its own distinct inherent beauty, much as does every individual board. However, while many species of lumber have similarities, some, like Teak, belong in a different category. Teak occasionally falls short of what buyers have grown to expect from the … [Read more...]

It could be tempting to purchase up any Teak you can find because there is typically a restricted supply of Genuine Teak being exported from Burma. We're not saying you shouldn't purchase Teak, but there are a few things you should think about first. To ensure that you truly get … [Read more...]

Teak supply problems are not in the least bit novel. Genuine Burmese Teak wood has been less readily available and of lower quality for the past 150 years. In a nutshell, the problem is as follows: Despite being professionally managed since 1856, Myanmar's forest resources have … [Read more...]

Teak is a high quality, coveted wood; however, it comes with "issues" As the #1 species used for by yacht builders as well as one of the top tropical hardwood species used as a decking lumber, Teak is a high-quality lumber species with a variety of interior and exterior … [Read more...]

What Kind of Tropical Decking Wood Would Best Serve Your Application? For both commercial and residential decking needs, tropical hardwoods provide the basis for the kind of low-maintenance, long-lasting attractive structures that today’s discriminating customers desire. … [Read more...]

As Teak Demand Increases, Afromosia Emerges as an Alternative Lumber species flow in and out of popularity like the undulating waves of fashion and design. In the lumber industry, each shift in preference sets off a predictable chain of events, beginning with the change in … [Read more...]