Laxmi LumberIndustries · Est. 1938

Application guide

Wood for Doors & Windows

Exterior joinery lives with sun, rain and humidity. Durable, stable species are essential to avoid warping and rot.

In short

Doors and windows need stability and weather resistance: Burma teak and African teak are the top choices for exterior frames and shutters, with engineered cores keeping large door leaves flat.

Recommended wood species

Burma teak timber with characteristic golden-brown straight grain

Burma Teak

Hardwood

Tectona grandis

Burma teak (Tectona grandis) is a premium tropical hardwood from Myanmar, prized for its golden-brown colour, exceptional natural oil content and outstanding resistance to rot, water and insects — the benchmark teak for marine, outdoor and luxury interior work.

Janka: 1,070 lbf

African teak (Iroko) timber showing interlocked golden-brown grain

African Teak

Hardwood

Milicia excelsa

African teak (Milicia excelsa, commonly Iroko) is a durable tropical hardwood from West and Central Africa, widely used as a cost-effective, weather-resistant alternative to genuine teak for outdoor joinery, furniture and structural work.

Janka: 1,260 lbf

White oak timber with prominent straight grain and pale tan colour

White Oak

Hardwood

Quercus alba

White oak (Quercus alba) is a strong, dense hardwood with a pale tan colour and prominent straight grain. Its closed (tyloses-filled) pores make it water-resistant, so it is favoured for flooring, furniture, cabinetry and cooperage.

Janka: 1,350 lbf

Recommended products

Solid Burma teak door with rich grain

Burma Teak Doors

Solid and engineered Burma teak doors combine the durability and prestige of genuine teak with precise joinery — offering warp resistance, weather resistance and a premium golden finish for residential and commercial entrances.

Block board panel cross-section showing wooden battensMahalaxmi Woodcraft

Block Board

Block board is an engineered panel with a core of solid wood battens sandwiched between veneers — lighter and more resistant to bending than plywood over long spans, ideal for shutters, shelves and table tops.

Key considerations

  • Teak and African teak resist weathering with minimal maintenance.
  • Use stainless or brass fixings with oak to avoid black iron stains.
  • Engineered door cores keep large leaves flat over time.

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