teak patio table , The Different Usage Of Teak

Teak is world famous for being the most qualified tropical hardwood. Teak as a hardwood has strength, durability, sustainability, exotic color and fit to be place as indoor or outdoor furniture. The market of Indonesian teak reaches from Asia, America, Africa, Australia and Europe. Most of teak is exported to Europe as the requirement of export is simpler than the other continent countries.

Teak has been used for shipbuilding, bridge construction, and railroad construction for a long time. Teak was brought in Indonesia by the Dutch Colony in the late 16th century where it spread through the country and became a massive plantation especially in Central Java and East Java. Teak plantations give side income to surrounding villagers because they are provided a land to cultivate from the forests where teak is planted. On some occasions, they can get honey, herbs and yam in between the teak trees.

Native inhabitant use teak in different ways. Because they live near the teak forest, it is easy for them to obtain the material for their daily needs. In Java villages still can be found some barks as material for their house. The bark is functioned as their wall material. The teak leaf is functioned as wrapper for meal, especially for rice or small goods. The branches and twigs are used as villager household fuel.

While teak has been a furniture mainstream today, the old teak that came from middle of nowhere is taken people heart. The old teak is called reclaimed or recycled based on its origin. The reclaimed teak came from source like old demolishing building, rail road, bridge construction, or village house in Java Island. This is another way to solve the market demand on teak furniture supply. By creating the new one from old thing, which the quality is no doubt about, the appearance of teak will last for years to come.

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