One thing that is difficult when working with wood is the range of colors you find within a single species. All woods will change color throughout the process from sawmill to finished project. Wood continues to change color years down the road. It fades in the sunlight, but some woods also undergo chemical changes that change the wood color. The one thing you can count on is the color will … [Read more...] about Wood Color Changes Explained
Teak
Dark Teak Color Change is Caused by Sun and Exposure
What color is Teak? That is not an easy question to answer. Teak color is discussed a great deal. Specifically Teak color change is what drives people crazy. Wood is an organic material so it moves and changes. Anyone who has worked with wood has noticed the different look of freshly planed lumber from aged and oxidized lumber. In most cases a mellowing of the color and … [Read more...] about Dark Teak Color Change is Caused by Sun and Exposure
Things to Look For When Buying Teak Lumber
Geopolitical issues in Myanmar make genuine Teak lumber buying very confusing. Previously, the serious buyer could always discount the lower quality lumber by determining the country of origin (e.g. India, Indonesia, Cote d'Ivoire - more on these in a future blog post), as it has long been known that Burmese Teak is the standard by which all others should be judged. Now, with Burmese Teak … [Read more...] about Things to Look For When Buying Teak Lumber
Teak Supply Pinch May Be Good News for Home Builders
As the log bans and export regulation changes in Myanmar continue to confuse the Teak market, there is a strong positive for home builders who use Teak that could make a lot of previously difficult-to-obtain lumber a lot easier to get. In general, the Teak industry centers around boat builders. These builders have understandably very high standards due to the dollar amount on their products and … [Read more...] about Teak Supply Pinch May Be Good News for Home Builders
How to Fix the Color Streaks in Teak
Give Your Teak a Sun Tan to Correct Its Crazy Color Every wood specie will change color in the sun and especially right after it has been planed to expose fresh fibers. Teak is a real problem child when it comes to color because of all the oils and resins in the wood that makes it such a great exterior and marine wood species. In this video we break down what is actually happening that causes … [Read more...] about How to Fix the Color Streaks in Teak
Change of Species Changes the Rules
All of us are at the mercy of trends. Whatever is the latest and greatest, we all have to have it. Or we have to redesign our products to embrace that trend. Since we are a large importer of genuine Burmese Teak, we understandably do a lot of business with boat builders. These boat builders almost exclusively use Teak for both exteriors and interior elements of their boats. These days we are … [Read more...] about Change of Species Changes the Rules
Teak Specifications are Different from Other Wood Species
Lumber users have come to expect certain general specifications from their wood such as commonly available lengths and widths. However when talking about Teak those specifications play by their own rules. The reality is that is not so much the tree's natural limitations but the market driven price point that effects how Teak is available. Between sheer distance from forest to lumber yard and … [Read more...] about Teak Specifications are Different from Other Wood Species
Burmese Teak vs. Plantation Teak
This is a comparison battle that will continued to be waged for some time. J. Gibson McIlvain has decided to supply only authentic Burmese Teak for it's superior golden color and vertical grain that is so highly sought after by yacht builders and the marine industry. We have visited many plantations and have not been happy with the quality of the Teak and the inconsistent coloring. The fast … [Read more...] about Burmese Teak vs. Plantation Teak
