FSC Eco Teak

Speciality woods is two things;
1. Speciality woods are exotic and premier grade timbers
2. SpecialityWoods is a division of Brooks Bros (UK) Ltd that focuses on sustainable and responsibly sourced wood

Why wood?

Probably its most valuable asset is ecological: the world’s forests serve as a buffer to protect against global warming. Deforestation is a threat to woods’ natural habitats which is why only the most sustainable woods should be logged.

It is also unique: with no two pieces looking the same or having the same characteristics, making it much sought-after for its natural warmth and beauty.

Woods’ strengths and end uses, that are many and varied through hundreds of species found naturally throughout the world, give it enormous commercial importance.

It’s a natural insulator, and has always been a necessary, readily available and valuable material for boat and house builders.

Regeneration not deforestation

Twenty percent of global carbon emissions come from deforestation.

Helping counter this destruction, forest regeneration renews tree cover by claiming the land to allow trees to grow naturally. Land can also be optimised by managing tree growth through long-term sustainable forestry.

There is no better option than trees. This must be the way forward. It demonstrates purpose-growth in which both species and forest density are well maintained (based on many years of field experience and commercial experience), that results in wood of high quality and commits to a clear environmental outcome.

Certified forest plantations

An efficient and well-run forest plantation generates financial, social and environmental benefits for many, by producing high quality wood while offsetting global warming and environmental degradation.

All speciality woods are sourced where possible from forests professionally managed to meet the rigorous standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). This seal of approval guarantees wood products come from responsibly managed sources and confirms they are entirely legal and sustainable.

FSC also conforms to the UK government’s Central Point of Expertise on Timber Procurement’s (CPET) category A material, which is a mandatory requirement of suppliers to all central government projects.These plantations support some 17 species of speciality woods, including Teak.

Teak

The aesthetic value of Teak has made it an ideal boat building and construction timber for more than 2,000 years. Teak is highly valued for its beautiful, tight grain and golden tones that weathers to a distinct silver hue. When first cut/surfaced, Teak will exhibit colour variation. This will, with exposure to natural light, oxidise to a mellow gold colour. Over a lifetime of use, Teak requires little to no maintenance to preserve its beauty and
dependable stability.

Traditionally, Teak was sourced in Myanmar (previously Burma) but, with procurement direct from Myanmar banned to boat building and other industries, supply has been limited and of suspect origin.

In looking to improve this situation, SpecialityWoods has been responsible for sourcing sustainable alternatives such as FSC Recycled Teak and FSC EcoTeak – Teak of
non-Burma origin.

FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM

Due to a rising demand for Teak, SpecialityWoods has sought out the world’s best suppliers of sustainable and environmentally friendly FSC certified old growth plantation Teak. The result is a product of very high quality – FSC EcoTeak: Non–Burma Origin^TM (Tectona Grandis), that offers timber specifiers and users a reliable and sustainable choice that in turn satisfies Responsible and Ethical Purchasing decisions. This Teak is ideal for the marine, furniture, flooring, restoration and construction industries as well as the woodworking hobbyist.

All SpecialityWoods FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM material is fully FSC certified as PURE. It is especially durable with exceptionally high oil content, is long lasting and highly resistant to rot and weather, even in the most difficult coastal climates. FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM is stocked in a wide range of products and sizes.

Botanical Name Tectona grandis.

Origin Sustainable, well managed forests and plantations.

General Description Colour: Rich gold with darker golden tan markings. Grain: Straight to wavy. Texture: Coarse (tight grain).

Uses Used extensively in ship and boat building for decking, rails, hatches, etc, furniture, interior and exterior joinery, flooring and garden furniture. Also: Premium grades of plywood and sliced for decorative and face veneers.

Working Properties Offers medium resistance to tools, pre-boring necessary for nailing, gluing is good on freshly prepared surfaces. Stains well and takes a satisfactory finish, especially oil.

Durability Very durable.

Density 650 kg/m³.

FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM FEQ
100% heartwood, sawn & planed, thickness 6 to 100mm, widths 22 to 300mm, random lengths 1500mm & longer
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM Yacht Grade
quarter sawn faced, straight grained, slow grown, up to 3352mm in length
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM Super Yacht Grade
quarter sawn faced, straight grained, slow grown, 3657mm and longer
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM Moulded Boat Decking
thickness 6 to 12mm, widths 45 to 55mm, random lengths 500 to 3000mm
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM Garden Decking
19mm x 95/120/145mm, smooth both sides/corner eased, random lengths 1500 to 3000mm
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM Garden Deck Tiles
300 x 300mm, 300 x 600mm and 300 x 900mm
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM FEQ Cladding
T&G micro-bevelled, 11mm thickness, 70mm face
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM FEQ Flooring
T&G four sides, thickness 20mm, random widths 42/72/92mm, random lengths 350 to 1850mm
FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM FEQ Veneer
thickness 1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm, random widths

For more detailed information on FSC EcoTeak: Non-Burma Origin^TM sizes, availability and deliveries please contact Brooks Bros SpecialityWoods Sales Desk on 01621 877400, email specialitywoods@brookstimber.co.uk