RHODESIAN TEAK WOOD 

The Rhodesian Teak (Baikiaea Plurijuga) comes out of our own forestry concessions in the North Western region of Zimbabwe. It is very strictly controlled by the Zimbabwe Forestry Commission. The forest is a multi-hardwood forest with about 100 species of which two species are currently being cut out of the forest. There is no clear cutting in the forest. Only certain size trees can be cut and all small trees are left to grow up through the forest canopy. The Rhodesian Teak recoppices, which means that the tree will re-grow from the stump of the tree.

The timber is then transported to our small sawmill where it is dried in computer controlled kilns to the desired moisture content. This helps ensure that the finished product will withstand extreme climatic conditions.

The Rhodesian Teak is extremely hard, dense and durable and as a result these characteristics make almost indestructible high quality furniture. It is highly scratch and dent resistant and consequently prolongs the beauty of the table. Additionally, the tight grain of the wood has great character and beauty.

FACTOIDS ABOUT RHODESIAN TEAK -

• Rhodesian Teak is valued at more than twice that of Mahogany and four times that of Oak.

• Rhodesian Teak is only found in a few countries on the African continent.

• Rhodesian Teak cannot be exported from Zimbabwe as lumber, only as a finished product.

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