Quarter Sawn timber is produced when a log is first to cut into quarters, then each quarter is cut so that the annual rings are mostly perpendicular to the faces of each cut piece.

Most often quarter sawn Burmese teak is used for super yacht decking, cap rails, and various other high-end marine finishes, so much so that there are various grades within the quarter sawn marine grading quality, for instance, FEQ (First European quality) quarter sawn is the basic standard of grading for exported teak to be used in marine applications, Since this is the lowest grading on an international standard, and it is what everyone seeks there is room for further divisions.

Super Prime Grade decking is, square edged teak timber and the quality of this material is that it has no visible defects, is quarter sawn on face and side, and possesses minimum grain deviation with acceptable light stripes. Generally, this category allows for the longer decking strips of 8ft and above.

Prime Grade decking is square edged teak timber and the quality of this material is that it has no visible defects, is quarter sawn on face and side, however, grain deviation and stripes are acceptable within this grade. The sizing of this category starts around 5ft and upward.

If you are looking for a company which is able to supply high-end quality teak and timber, along with the ability to offer add on services such as machining, processing, and custom installation, then Teak Timber Phuket is the company for you. We offer a complete service and are still comfortable enough to offer just what ever it is you require.

FEQ is officially defined as teak with no knots, cracks, sapwood or insect holes. It is not generally graded for grain formation or orientation. The term “First European Quality” can cause confusion among many suppliers and customers. FEQ is the lowest grading exported for marine use.

The sizing of this category usually starts from around 3ft lengths.

Pyinkado is a reddish brown to dark red timber with beautiful grain and texture. It is heavy and durable, often locally specked with dark gummy exudations; sapwood pale reddish white. Grain straight, interlocked, or frequently wavy; texture moderately fine.

Pyinkado is a hard and extremely strong timber possessing high strength properties.

Very durable and resistant to termite attack, but not entirely immune from it. It is also resistant to marine borders. The heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment and sapwood is moderately resistant. Pyinkado has twice the hardness of teak. Used for railway sleepers, piers and other sub-aqua purposes (15 years life untreated) also excellent flooring, framing, doors, windows, stairs and other heavy and structural works.

It is an important timber tree in Myanmar with a perennial growing period.

Common names, Ironwood of Myanmar, Pyinkano, Pyin.

Often mistaken for Mai Daeng (Red wood) although it is similar it should be noted that it is a different sub-species and has different working properties.

Popularly called Burma sal, or, Siamese Sal is a hard and durable timber and also immensely strong. The color is matte reddish brown. It’s finely grained beauty is enhanced by its cool gray color.

It is normally used for the structural home component such as joists, beams, and pillars, also used for interior and exterior flooring, paneling, quality cabinet making, shingles, industrial flooring. Exposed in the open it may last 10–15 years, though if indoors it may last 50–60 years

It is distributed Across South East Asia and the common names are ‘’Taengwood ‘Balau’, ‘thitya, phchok and chaf.

Teng is a species of tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family. The botanical name Shorea obtusa is not currently recognised, the status of the genus and this species within it are in a state of uncertainty

The sapwood of afzelia is pale yellow to white, while the heartwood ranges from light brown to reddish-brown. The grain is straight and slightly interlocked. The wood has a medium luster, and the texture is somewhat coarse but even. Because Afzelia wood is so hard and strong, it is among the most valuable exotic hardwood species. It uses include fine flooring, furniture, decking, stair rails, and construction. and it has excellent resistance to attack by termites. The wood remains smooth under friction. Afzelia shows only small movement with time. The dried wood has a leather-like smell upon planning.

Occurs in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Burma, as well as regions of Africa

Used for shipbuilding (ribs, planking, decking), interior and exterior joinery such as stairs, flooring, paneling, house frames, shingles, industrial flooring, high-end cabinet making, bridges (parts not in contact with soil or water), interior and exterior panelling, furniture, cooperage, heavy carpentry, glued laminated, shingles, bridges (parts in contact with water or ground), sliced veneer.

Used for shipbuilding (ribs, planking, decking), interior and exterior joinery such as stairs, flooring, paneling, house frames, shingles, industrial flooring, high-end cabinet making, bridges (parts not in contact with soil or water), interior and exterior panelling, furniture, cooperage, heavy carpentry, glued laminated, shingles, bridges (parts in contact with water or ground), sliced veneer.

Native to South East Asia from Thailand to the Philippines, this highly versatile wood has an even texture, its yellow color darkening to clear brown on exposure.

The sapwood is generally lighter in color and is moderately well defined. The heartwood is light yellow-brown in color when fresh, darkening to a deeper brown with exposure. The surface is moderately lustrous. The grain is interlocked often giving rise to stripe figure and the texture is moderately fine and even. Resin canals with white contents occur characteristically in concentric lines on the end surface, but the wood is not resinous. It is used in a vast range of contexts, from boat-building to TV cabinets.

Has various uses: wood house framing, veneer for back or face of plywood, stairs (inside), cooperage, vehicle or container flooring, boat building, flooring, furniture components and cabinet making, railway ties, beams, desks, dining tables, wardrobes, exterior joinery, light carpentry, turned goods, fiber or particle boards, heavy construction including beams, joists, and sub-flooring.